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Blog: AMC’S 'The Walking Dead' And The American Red Cross Partner To Help Save Lives

“The American Red Cross Zombie Blood Drive” campaign runs through October 22. It draws attention to this important cause through celebrity support.

So happy to see that AMC's hit series, The Walking Dead, is part of this year's American Red Cross Blood Drive.  What better show to make the point? Okay, maybe True Blood would be just as relevant?    

AMC and the American Red Cross have joined forces to raise awareness about the constant need for blood. In the event of a natural disaster or even a zombie apocalypse, it’s the existing blood supply that will help save lives.

AMC is also organizing a special sweepstakes to thank those who support blood donation through the Red Cross. The grand prize is a visit to the set of The Walking Dead in Atlanta, Georgia. Details are available at www.amcgiveblood.com.

Donate Blood

Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for more information or to schedule a blood donation appointment. All blood types are needed to ensure the Red Cross maintains an adequate blood supply. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Donors must be in general good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old (16 in some states with completed parental consent form). Certain height and weight restrictions apply to donors 18 and younger.

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Meril Platzer May 18, 2013 at 11:04 am
Either way it is wrong and uses the race card as a "despicable stunt"
Bob Thomas May 18, 2013 at 10:18 am
Not a hate crime at all. Just a very stupid kid trying to manipulate the system so he could beRead More granted a athletic transfer.One of the kids on the "hit list" was the perp. Really despicable stunt.
Meril Platzer May 18, 2013 at 10:10 am
It is unfortunate that this incident happened at our local schools. The crime is a result ofRead More ignorance and lack of education. All members of our community regardless of their race, creed, or religion should be respected. Perhaps our community needs to introspect and see why this occurred and how further events can be prevented.
Susan Pascal (Editor) April 9, 2013 at 03:06 pm
Thanks for your great perspective on this issue. We should all unplug once in awhile.
shakelightly April 9, 2013 at 02:33 pm
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John April 8, 2013 at 12:57 pm
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Peter H. Brothers April 7, 2013 at 09:18 pm
It's not about moving forward, it's about saving your breath! That's the whole problem; too muchRead More talk and not enough action! You gonna eat that fish or just hold it up in the air?
Dave April 7, 2013 at 07:29 am
then again, if you only speak with people who agree with you, how do you ever move forward? aren'tRead More you just "spinning your wheels" staying in the same spot never moving forward?