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Be a Life Saver: Pembroke Mall set to host blood drive

Posted at 4:39 PM, Apr 26, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-26 16:39:22-04

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The American Red Cross launches their campaign with a four day blood drive for the "Be a Life Saver" campaign.

Pembroke Mall, Coastal Edge, and Vans is set to host the mega blood drive at the mall.

Th blood drive is an attempt to collect 300 pints of blood.

Coastal Edge will give a pair of Vans to each person who donates blood, while supplies last. The mall will follow social distance between donors by requiring appointments to avoid crowds.

The blood drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pembroke Mall located at 4554 Virginia Beach Boulevard, on April 27 and May 6 through May 8.

The American Red Cross says it’s dealing with a deficit of at least 86,000 blood donations, due to coronavirus pandemic.

To register, click here.