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| - Vegas really appreciates it's blood donors. Though they have been closing donor locations, this one is easy to get to and you are able to schedule your visit in advance online- they also ask that you complete the health questionnaire the day of your visit and bring in your Fast Pass printout. For some this can be inconvenient, but it is also available mobile- unfortunately there are several bugs with doing it that way, but you can do it in person as well, it just takes a bit longer.
Staff are friendly, particularly Joy. Waiting area has magazines, snacks, and TV, as well as free WiFi- they really couldn't make it much more comfortable if they tried. After donating, there is a wide selection of beverages and snacks to fuel up afterward, including fruit juices, cookies, crackers, pretzels, and various nut mixes.
Probably safe to allow an hour to an hour and a half for your basic donation- the actual blood-giving portion is only about 15 minutes but they have limited staff on hand and the aforementioned paperwork/questionnaire can take a while.
Each month, they offer a promotion from a local business or organization offering a discount or freebie coupon with your donation. Annually, Penn and Teller do a ticket giveaway during the holiday season, but other potential gifts include movie tickets, t-shirts, and buy-one-get-one meals.
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