Art Van Furniture And FOX 2 TV To Host 4th Annual Community Blood Drive

Art Van Furniture And FOX 2 TV To Host 4th Annual Community Blood Drive

Donors at December 27 event to receive Mitch Albom's book, The First Phone Call From Heaven

WARREN, Mich., Dec. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Tis the season of giving, and the public is invited to give one of life's most precious gifts at a community blood drive sponsored by Art Van Furniture, FOX 2 TV and the American Red Cross on Friday, December 27. The fourth annual event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Art Van Furniture in Warren (6500 East 14 Mile Road).

"Whenever there's a need in the community, our wonderful employees and guests are the first to step up to do their part," said Gary Van Elslander, president of Art Van Furniture. "Donating blood is a simple, selfless way to help save a life. It's the ultimate gift that keeps on giving."

More than 41,000 blood donations are needed every day, according to the American Red Cross. This year's community blood drive will help support thousands of children and adults locally as well as across the nation. Donors at this year's community blood drive will receive a complimentary copy of Mitch Albom's new book, The First Phone Call From Heaven.

About Art Van Furniture
Art Van Furniture is the Midwest's largest furniture retailer and America's largest independent furniture retailer. The company operates 37 stores throughout Michigan, five stores in Chicagoland, one store in Toledo, Ohio, a full service e-commerce website, plus 39 freestanding Art Van PureSleep bedding stores in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Founded in 1959, the company is family-owned and headquartered in Warren, Michigan. Visit artvan.com for more information.

SOURCE Art Van Furniture

Art Van Furniture

CONTACT: Diane Charles, Director of Corporate Communications, Art Van Furniture, dcharles@artvan.com, (586)983-3022 office - (586)850-7332 cell

Web Site: http://www.artvan.com


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