Today: Red Cross partnering with Gardner-White for blood drives in Metro Detroit

Gardner-White and the American Red Cross are teaming up to host blood drives in Metro Detroit.

The blood drives will be Aug. 19 and 20.

Donors will receive a coupon for $50 off a Gardner-White purchase of at least $399 and be entered to win a $500 Gardner-White gift certificate. Drawings will be held for each of the locations.

Red Cross is experiencing a critical need for blood as the demand has increased, officials said. The Red Cross has sent 12% more blood products to hospitals to help patients in recent months, according to a press release.

Eligible donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment by downloading the American Red Cross Blood Donor app, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 800-Red Cross (800-733-2767) sponsor code: gardnerwhite.

Read: Blood shortage impacts Metro Detroit hospitals, donations needed

Gardner-White blood drive locations:

Friday, Aug. 20 (11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.)

• 4400 East 14 Mile Road, Warren
• 1032 S Rochester Road, Rochester Hills
• 43825 West Oaks Drive, Novi
• 7680 S. Telegraph Road, Taylor