Scottsdale, Ariz. – In light of a nationwide blood shortage, Congressman David Schweikert’s District Office Staff and the American Red Cross announced today that they are teaming up to host a community blood drive later this month.

The blood drive will take place in the Red Cross blood donation bus in Rep. Schweikert’s District Office parking lot on Monday, July 30, 2012.

WHERE: Congressman David Schweikert’s District Office
               10603 N. Hayden Road, Ste 108, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

WHEN: Monday July 30, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

To schedule an appointment to donate blood or for more information, contact the American Red Cross at (520) 230-7295 or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: District5.

For press inquiries, please contact Rachel.Semmel@mail.house.gov. For more information on this event, please contact Ernestina Borquez-Smith.  She can be reached at Ernestina.Borquez-Smith@mail.house.gov or at 480-946-2411.