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Blood Drives In Honor Of Flight For Life Helicopter Crash

FRISCO, Colo. (CBS4)- Two blood drives have been organized to honor the pilot killed and two nurses injured in the Flight For Life helicopter crash in Frisco earlier this month.

The Flight For Life helicopter crashed right after departure from the St. Anthony Summit Medical Center on July 3. The pilot, Patrick Mahany, 64, was critically injured and did not survive his injuries. Two nurses suffered non-life threatening injuries.

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The Flight for Life garage at St. Anthony's Summit Medical Center in Frisco (credit: CBS)

The Bonfils Flight For Life Replenishment Drive is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on July 28 at 340 Peak One Drive in Frisco.

Another blood drive has been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 30 at MTech Mechanical at 12300 Pecos Street in Westminster.

Because of demand, more appointments have been added to the blood drive in Frisco. There are still spaces open for appointments at the Westminster location.

Anyone wishing to donate in honor of the Flight For Life group can do so at any Bonfils location, just mention group number A887.

Appointments can be made at bonfils.org or by calling 303-363-2300 or 800.365.0006.

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