News13, American Red Cross team up for blood drive in Myrtle Beach, Florence
The annual blood drive will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach and the Magnolia Mall in Florence.
All donors will receive a $15 Amazon e-gift card.
To schedule an appointment, go to www.redcross.org and use the sponsor code WBTW.
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Dennis Bright is the Digital Executive Producer at News13. He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here.
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