CARWASH TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE.Byline: Daily News VALENCIA - Even the most squeamish squea·mish adj. 1. a. Easily nauseated or sickened. b. Nauseated. 2. Easily shocked or disgusted. 3. Excessively fastidious or scrupulous. can't ignore this deal - give a pint pint: see English units of measurement. of blood Thursday and get a free carwash. The American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the AutoSpa carwash, 23440 Valencia Blvd. Those who make an appointment to donate blood will receive a free carwash and an express car wax. It's AutoSpa owner Randy Cressall's way of urging people to come forward and give blood to help curb a severe shortage. ``This is our seventh blood drive for the American Red Cross. We try to host two a year,'' Cressall said. ``There is a need, and we are here to help our community fulfill that need.'' The nation is in one of its worst-ever blood shortages, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Red Cross. Hospitals in some areas have been forced to postpone post·pone tr.v. post·poned, post·pon·ing, post·pones 1. To delay until a future time; put off. See Synonyms at defer1. 2. To place after in importance; subordinate. scheduled surgeries. Donors must be in good health, at least age 17 and weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors can give blood every 56 days. To make an appointment for Thursday's drive, call the AutoSpa at (661) 288-1300. |
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