{"id":4051,"date":"2018-10-17T15:54:20","date_gmt":"2018-10-17T19:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.curls-studio.com\/curls\/?p=4051"},"modified":"2018-10-17T15:54:20","modified_gmt":"2018-10-17T19:54:20","slug":"cartoonists-draw-blood-is-this-saturday-october-20-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.curls-studio.com\/curls\/cartoonists-draw-blood-is-this-saturday-october-20-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Cartoonists Draw Blood is this Saturday, October 20, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Washington, DC chapter of the National Cartoonists Society is organizing the 6th annual blood drive in Washington, DC featuring several local cartoonists drawing for American Red Cross blood donors —\u00a0<\/span>“Cartoonists Draw Blood” will be celebrated on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 9AM to 1PM at Palisades Community Church at 5200 Cathedral Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016 (same location as last year).<\/b><\/span>
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\nBlood donors are encouraged sign up for appointments scheduled in 15-minute intervals between 9AM to 1PM and walk-ins are also welcome.\u00a0<\/span>To make an appointment,\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span>register in advance at\u00a0<\/b><\/span>https:\/\/www.redcrossblood.org\/give.html\/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=Palisades&fbclid=IwAR2S_VRfkPXaW4uwX-zcZ8dOFQm-EJrQ31p5wMMV96sNaafOFm3MllhHJFk<\/a><\/u><\/span>
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\nOn the day of donation, please drink plenty of fluids, include iron-rich foods in your diet, and bring a list of medications you are taking and a photo ID. All donors will be able to meet the cartoonists and receive a complimentary cartoon sketch.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\nIt is a great opportunity for cartoonists to perform community service, showcase our talents, and save lives. We’ve done five previous blood drives, which have already saved the lives of several hundred people.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\nThis year’s event will feature creators\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Steve Artley,\u00a0<\/span>Carolyn Belefski,\u00a0<\/span>Eric Gordon,\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Joe Sutliff. We will also have our second comics anthology, “Monsters” available\u00a0for $5 (10% of the proceeds have been donated to\u00a0<\/span>American Red Cross after printing costs)<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>
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\nIn past years, the cartoonists have drawn original spooky illustrations, family pets, caricatures, and more. Since this year’s blood drive is near Halloween, we encourage attendees to come in costume, however it’s not required to give blood. Wear clothing with sleeves that can easily be rolled up above the elbow.<\/span>
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\nLet your friends know about this event by sharing the\u00a0<\/span>Facebook event page:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2179785222302469<\/a><\/span>
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\nOrganizers: Carolyn Belefski, Troy-Jeffrey Allen<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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