Suburban Propane to Support News 2 & Cumulus Radio Blood Drive Events in Summerville and Mount Pleasant

_In effort to spur blood and platelet donations, the Suburban Propane-supported events offer the community an opportunity to volunteer for a worthy cause._WHAT:                As part of the American Red Cross’ summer blood and platelet donation efforts, Suburban Propane, a proud national sponsor of the Red Cross Blood Services, will be supporting the News 2 & Cumulus Radio blood drives in Summerville and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. These blood drives are part of a summer long partnership for communities to get involved and build awareness about the constant need for blood and platelet donations.  Those who come to donate can enjoy an on-site cookout and get a $10 Visa gift card, courtesy of Suburban Propane.  _WHO:__                  _ The events will include representatives from Suburban Propane and the Red Cross, as well as blood and platelet donors from the Summerville and Mount Pleasant areas.  _WHEN:_                Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. _WHERE:_              Summerville Baptist Church 417 Central Avenue Summerville, South Carolina 29483   Omar Shrine Temple 176 Patriots Point Street Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464 WHY:                   Summer vacations and travel can contribute to reduced availability for people to give blood or platelets. However, patients don’t get a summer holiday or vacation from needing lifesaving blood. Knowing this, Suburban Propane is supporting the Red Cross' increased efforts this summer to help ensure blood is available for patients in need. The Red Cross relies on volunteer donors for the nearly 14,000 blood donations needed every day to support patients at about 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide.