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Blood Drive Today in DTLA to Benefit American Red Cross

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By Chelsee Lowe

If you didn’t party too hard yesterday (or just really want some free ice cream), head on down to the corner of 5th and Spring between 10 am and 2 pm today and donate blood.

The drive is hosted by LA media studio Psychic Bunny, and in exchange for hemoglobin donors will receive a coupon for a complimentary Cold Stone Creamery ice cream and two tickets to the Laugh Factory Comedy Club.

All donations go to the American Red Cross and can help community members in need.

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