Suburban Propane to Support the Proctors American Red Cross Blood Drives in Schenectady and Troy

In effort to spur blood and platelet donations, the Suburban Propane-supported events will offer the community an opportunity to volunteer for a worthy cause. WHAT: As part of the American Red Cross’ summer blood and platelet donation efforts, Suburban Propane, a proud national sponsor of the Red Cross Blood Services, will be supporting the blood drives at Proctors Theatre and the Hilton Garden Inn Troy. This is just one of many blood drives as part of a summer long partnership for communities to get involved and build awareness about the constant need for blood and platelet donations. And, courtesy of Suburban Propane, all those who come to donate will also receive a $10 Visa gift card. WHO: The event will include representatives from Suburban Propane and the Red Cross, as well as blood and platelet donors from the Schenectady and Troy areas. WHY: Summer vacations and travel can contribute to reduced availability for people to give blood or platelets. However, patients don’t get a summer holiday or vacation from needing lifesaving blood. Knowing this, Suburban Propane is supporting the Red Cross' increased efforts this summer to help ensure blood is available for patients in need. The Red Cross relies on volunteer donors for the nearly 14,000 blood donations needed every day to support patients at about 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide. ###