Donate blood for a chance to win a Barnett Harley-Davidson motorcycle this weekend

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- To help alleviate the current winter blood shortage, donors will have a chance to win a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when they donate blood this upcoming weekend.

Barnett Harley-Davidson’s 36th Bi-Annual Drive is happening Friday, January 12th through Monday, January 15th.

Those interested can visit the Barnett Harley-Davidson in El Paso, 8272 Gateway Blvd E., and the former Barnett Harley-Davidson in Las Cruces, 2600 Lakeside Dr., to donate.

The blood drive will start at 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day.

Each donor will receive a blood drive t-shirt.

"Donors of every blood type are critical to ending the blood shortage and maintaining an adequate supply. The need is most acute for type O blood and platelets. Type O-positive is the most transfused blood type while O-negative can help patients of any blood type. Donated platelets, which often help cancer patients, must be used within a week."

Organizers said appointments are encouraged at vitalant.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.