Give thanks, give blood, save lives and get Phoenix Symphony tickets!

You know, it's not a bad deal. We should all be giving blood if we can do so! Now we're actually getting bribed with tickets to see the Phoenix Symphony and when is that last time you went there? Blood and music are vital to our Peakerhead community so hop to it! Details are below:

United Blood Services, Arizona’s largest non-profit community blood provider, has partnered with The Phoenix Symphony for a special Thanksgiving event to build blood supplies. The collaboration was announced today to encourage the public to “Give a Lifesaving Performance” by donating blood November 22 - 27. Every donor will receive a voucher for two tickets to a Phoenix Symphony performance.

Thanksgiving is the longest extended holiday weekend of the year for many donors, making it one of the most difficult times of the year to meet patient blood needs. In Arizona, more than 700 blood donors are needed every day. United Blood Services, which provides 92 percent of Valley blood supplies, is asking people to take just one hour out of their holiday plans to save lives by giving blood. “As we celebrate our health and well-being with family, it is important to remember that patients are relying on a plentiful blood supply so that they can celebrate another holiday with their families as well,” said Audrey Gietzen, Executive Director for United Blood Services/Arizona.

The Phoenix Symphony’s annual Thanksgiving partnership with United Blood Services began in 2002. Over the past four years, the campaign has inspired nearly 9,000 people to donate blood during the holiday week. “We look forward to using our resources to encourage the gift of life,” said Maryellen Gleason, President and CEO for The Phoenix Symphony. “We understand why this time of year is so critical for Arizona hospital patients and treasure the opportunity to bring music to blood donors in appreciation for saving lives.”

For an appointment to give blood at any of the following United Blood Services locations, donors may call 1-877-448-GIVE (4483) toll-free or visit their website.

Valley Mall Locations:

Fri. & Sat., Nov. 24 & 25, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Fiesta Mall -- Bus at Entry 2 near Sears

Paradise Valley Mall -- Bus at North Patio between the Food Court and Parking Garage

Superstition Springs Center -- Bus at entry between Sears and Mervyn’s

United Blood Services Donor Centers

Wed. – Mon., Nov. 22 - 27
Days & Hours Vary. Appointments are recommended.

Chandler -- 1987 W. Elliot Rd., #33 (Elliot & Dobson)

Glendale -- 18583 N. 59th Ave. (59th Ave. & Union Hills)

Mesa -- 1337 S. Gilbert Rd., #101 (Gilbert & Hampton)

Phoenix -- 5757 N. Black Canyon Hwy. (I-17 & Bethany Home Rd.)
3227 E. Bell Rd., #D-270 (Bell & 32nd St.)
2929 N. 75th Ave., #5 (75th Ave. & Thomas)

Scottsdale
1405 N. Hayden Rd. (Hayden & McDowell)
15170 N. Hayden Rd., #6 (Hayden & 83rd Pl.)