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Historically, the annual blood drive — which is sponsored by the Masonic Community and operated by the American Red Cross — has been one of the largest one-day drives in the Carolinas Region.
The blood drive will be from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the Statesville Civic Center. Other locations include the Charles Mack Citizens Center in Mooresville (2-7 p.m.), First Baptist Church in Taylorsville (2-7 p.m.), Conover Fire Department (2-7 p.m.) and Hickory Masonic Lodge (2-7 p.m.)
The donation goal is more than 700 units at all locations.
There will be opportunities for door prizes, and child care will be provided at all sites. Volunteers will serve fresh baked cookies, roasted peanuts,and drinks in the canteen.
Door prizes will include sheet metal from two NASCAR Sprint Cup race cars — the No. 83 Red Bull Toyota driven by Brian Vickers and the No. 82 Red Bull Toyota Driven by Scott Speed. Both items are autographed by the drivers. Vickers' No. 83 was a Chase contender in the 2009 season.
Other door prizes include two cases of Red Bull Energy Drink.

Masons to hold blood drives in Statesville on Jan. 8