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**Casa Grande Union High School Hosts Life-Saving Blood Drive**

Casa Grande Union High School will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The event will take place in the school library from 8:15 AM to 12:30 PM.

Organized in partnership with Vitalant, the blood drive aims to help patients in need while showing appreciation for donors. Participants who donate during this time will receive a $20 Rewards gift card as a thank-you gift. To qualify for this reward, individuals must opt into the Donor Rewards program and use the promo code GIFTLOVE-2025-V when scheduling their appointment at vitalant.org.

Additionally, donors will receive a voucher for one free admission to the Arizona Renaissance Festival, provided as a gesture of gratitude for their life-saving contributions.

**For Students and Adults**

- Students are required to submit Minor Donor Permits to Tamara Santilli in advance.

- Adults can schedule their appointment by visiting the Vitalant website at vitalant.org and entering the Blood Drive Code “casagrande.” Alternatively, adults may contact Vitalant directly at 877.258.4825.

For further details regarding the terms and conditions of the donor rewards program, donors can visit vitalant.org/LoveDonorGift. Remember to mark your calendars and take this opportunity to save lives while earning sweet rewards!

Source: Casa Grande Union High School District | Casa Grande AZ | Facebook

Source Type: School

Source Location:

Casa Grande, AZ

1362 N Casa Grande Ave, Casa Grande, AZ

https://www.facebook.com/899533622177263/posts/1226253759505246

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