NewsChannel 13, American Red Cross team up to save lives at blood drive

NewsChannel 13, American Red Cross team up to save lives at blood drive

News Channel 13 hosted a Save a Life Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. It took place at four locations: Knights of Columbus in Saratoga Springs, the Albany Marriott, Proctors Key Hall and the Hedley Building. Participants not only help save lives but are also rewarded with a free T-shirt and snacks.

NewsChannel 13 hosted a Save-A-Life Blood Drive on Thursday in partnership with the American Red Cross.

It took place at four locations: Knights of Columbus in Saratoga Springs, the Albany Marriott, Proctors Key Hall in Schenectady and the Hedley Building in Troy.

Participants not only helped save lives, but were rewarded with a free T-shirt and snacks.

A total of 169 units of blood were collected.

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