The American Red Cross invites the community to attend the 18th Annual Pocono Raceway Blood Drive and Ride for the Red on July 11. The goal of this year’s blood drive is to collect more than 110 units of blood.

The blood drive takes place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Pocono Raceway Media Center located at 1234 Long Pond Road, Long Pond. Donors are asked to enter through the tunnel entrance/Gate #1 on Long Pond Road.

Blood donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering sponsor code POCONO.

Those who come to donate blood will receive an exclusive American Red Cross dry bag, while supplies last, and an Italian ice treat, courtesy of Rita’s of Brodheadsville. All presenting donors will also be entered into a prize drawing for the NASCAR Cup Series race on July 23 courtesy of Pocono Raceway

Drive a lap around ‘The Tricky Triangle’ at Pocono Raceway in your own vehicle during the Ride for the Red from noon to 7 p.m. Drivers can give a financial donation of their choice to benefit American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Blood donors can participate in the Ride for the Red before donating blood. You do not need to donate blood to participate in the Ride for the Red.