Blood Donors are Invited to Ring in the Holiday Season by Helping to Save a Life and Enter to Win a Chance to Make a Child’s Dream Come True!
Massachusetts
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Jecoliah Ellis
781-461-2033
ellisj@usa.redcross.org
The American Red Cross asks donors to help patients by giving blood over the crucial holiday time and enter a chance to win a Lalaloopsy™ Mittens Fluff ‘n’ Stuff™doll*
The American Red Cross Blood Services is asking donors to help support inventory levels by giving blood over the crucial holidaytime when supplies traditionally decline.
“We are asking that generous blood donors come in to help support blood collection efforts over the holidays and to enter a chance to win a Mittens Fluff ‘n’ Stuff™ doll and make a child’s dream come true,” said Donna M. Morrissey, Spokesperson for the American Red Cross Blood Services.
The Mittens Fluff ‘n’ Stuff™ is one of eight dolls that are part of the “Sew Magical! Sew Cute!” Lalaloopsy™ line. The popular blue-haired doll is sold out at many local toy stores and is being touted as the “must have” doll of the holiday season. The lucky winners of the Lalaloopsy™ dolls may choose to give this adorable doll to a child or donate the doll to an organization that provides toys for needy children.* The winner will be notified on the first day of winter, December 21 when Mittens Fluff ‘n’ Stuff™ was first sewn from an Eskimo’s scarf.
After hearing about the Red Cross need, MGA Entertainment generously donated 10 Mittens Fluff ‘n’ Stuff™ dolls to the Northeast Division to help blood collection efforts over the holidays.
“By donating the Mittens Fluff ‘n’ Stuff™ dolls, we are hoping to support American Red Cross blood collection efforts over the holidays while offering our gratitude to blood donors who bring smiles to patients in need by giving the gift of life,” said Isaac Larian, Chief Executive officer, MGA Entertainment.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross has been a primary supplier of lifesaving blood products in the United States for more than 50 years. The American Red Cross Blood Services - Northeast Division must distribute approximately 3,000 units of blood each day just to meet the basic needs of area patients. To donate blood and platelets through the Red Cross, individuals must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in general good health. The state of Massachusetts allows those who are 16 years of age to donate blood with parental consent. For additional information call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.
About MGA Entertainment and the Magical World of Lalaloopsy™:
MGA Entertainment has launched Lalaloopsy™, a unique and whimsical collection of eight different 13” rag dolls who magically come to life when their very last stitch was sewn. With a tag line of “Sew magical - Sew Cute™, each Lalaloopsy™ was born on a special day in history and has her own personality developed by the fabrics used to make her. Designed to encourage a child’s imagination and creativity, Lalaloopsy™teaches important life lessons such as diversity, individuality and the idea that everything deserves a second life. The Lalaloopsy dolls™ live in a fantastical world full of silly surprises and with love and a bit of imagination, Lalaloopsy™ magic can go on forever. Visit the colorful 3D world of Lalaloopsy™ at www.lalaloopsy.com where Lalaloopsy™ magic is everywhere!
* Prizes are non-transferrable and not redeemable for cash.No purchase, blood donation or payment necessary. Entry is online. See complete details and official rules at redcrossblood.org/ma.
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