The Cascade Regional Blood Services hosts a blood drive program titled “Give Blood Get Beer” — a program where if you donate a pint of blood you will receive a pint of beer.

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Enter fast talking announcer guy: “Give Blood Get Beer” is a theme for a series of Cascade Regional Services blood drives that enable local restaurants and pubs to support our community’s blood supply in a unique and fun way. Peaks and Pints, a bottle shop, taproom and restaurant in Tacoma’s Proctor District, will host A Give Blood Get Beer” blood drive from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23. All registered blood donors will receive a T-shirt and pre-paid coupon for a pint of beer, redeemable at Peaks and Pints beginning the day following the drive. Before donating, be sure to each, drink plenty of non-caffeinated fluids and bring a picture ID. Vampires may not participate in the program.”

More details to follow; probably during the eclipse.