Please take time out to help patients who so desperately need you. Nearly five million people need blood transfusions each year, with just one blood donation, you can help save three lives!

All donors will receive a commemorative Carolina Blood Drive t-shirt. Door prizes for donors will include UNC football and basketball tickets, an autographed basketball, football, NC Zoo silver passes, subscriptions to Our State Magazine and more. Eligible Double Red Cell donors will also receive an American Red Cross Tumbler cup. In addition, presenting donors are automatically registered into a regional promotion to win a $1,000 gift card sponsored by the Carolinas Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross. Parking is free!

For details, online registration, donor eligibility and information on donating double red cells, visit www.unc.edu/blood or dial 919-493-3551, ext. 380 for an appointment. Click here for a printable poster.

Thanks in advance for your willingness to help save a life on Tuesday, June 5,

- The Carolina Blood Drive Committee