Updated April 28 with a location change.

The American Red Cross of Montana is hosting its 10th annual Give a Pint blood drive on May 2 at the Red Cross Blood Donation Center, 1300 28th St. S.

The move is due to the elevators being out at the Civic Center.

Those who donate blood between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Give a Pint drive will receive coupons for a pint ice cream from Meadow Gold Dairy and a beverage from the Celtic Cowboy.

“This is always a fun day that makes a real difference for Montana patients in need,” said Scott Shanahan, who
helps organize Red Cross blood drives across northcentral Montana. “Come on out, get some tasty treats and
know you are helping save lives.”

Those who come to give blood May 1-18 will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice and throughout May, those who donate will be automatically entered to win a U.S. trip of choice for two.

For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/May.

Montana Red Cross collected 47,700 units of blood last year and provides blood products to more than 30 hospitals and medical centers across the state. Cancer patients, accident victims, expecting mothers, surgery patients and countless others depend on this blood every day. Donating blood takes less than an hour from start to finish, and a single donation can save more than one life.

“Blood can’t be manufactured — we rely on the generosity of donors to keep hospital shelves stocked,” Shanahan said. “That’s why community drives like these are so important. We hope you can join us.”

Schedule an appointment to donate at the Give a Pint drive here and enter the sponsor code GIVE A PINT. Or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

Those who can’t donate blood can still help by becoming a Red Cross volunteer. Volunteer drivers help transport blood products collected at drives across Montana back to the Red Cross lab in Great Falls so it can be tested, processed and distributed to hospitals. Learn more here.