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Heroes Remembered Blood Drive to be held Saturday at Atlantis

Critical need for blood in northern Nevada

Reno, NV – Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is partnering with Vitalant for a blood drive honoring the heroes who lost their lives 20 years ago on 9/11. Blood mobiles will be on site Saturday, September 11 in the west parking lot of the Atlantis from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for anyone that would like to donate.

Because of wildfires and hazardous air quality in the region, several blood drives have been canceled recently. According to Vitalant, over 400 donations have been affected thus far, leading to a critical shortage of blood.

Vitalant reports they have an especially urgent need for type O-negative blood and platelets, which are in low supply due to the impact of COVID-19.

“We are reaching out to all our northern Nevada community members who are able to donate,” said Vitalant senior donor recruitment manager Scott Edward. “While our national network works in tandem with regional centers such as ours to help ensure lifesaving blood is available, it is critical to continue to collect blood to support transfusion needs for our neighbors.”

Donors can register for the Heroes Remembered Blood Drive at vitalant.org or they can call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825). Walk-ins will also be welcome.

All donors will receive a commemorative American flag pin and will also be entered into a drawing for an Atlantis prize package, which includes a one-night stay and a $100 dining certificate.

About Atlantis Casino Resort Spa:

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is consistently ranked the #1 Reno resort on TripAdvisor, has the prestigious AAA Four Diamond designation, and is recommended by the Forbes Travel Guide. For more information, visit www.atlantiscasino.com.

About Vitalant:

Vitalant is the nation’s largest independent, nonprofit blood services provider exclusively focused on providing lifesaving blood and comprehensive transfusion medicine services for about 900 hospitals and their patients across the United States. For more information, visit vitalant.org.

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Tickets can be purchased online at atlantiscasino.com/trick or in person at the Atlantis Gift Shop. Price levels are $65 for general seating and $85 for premium seating. Additionally, a fan experience package will be available for $125.

About Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is consistently ranked the #1 Reno resort on TripAdvisor, has the prestigious AAA Four Diamond designation, and is recommended by the Forbes Travel Guide. Minutes away from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Atlantis is recognized for its luxurious accommodations, eight award-winning restaurants, captivating bars and lounges, a world-class spa, and casino-wide action.  For more information, visit www.atlantiscasino.com.