This summer, your next blood donation could do more than save lives; it could also land you an upgrade for your daily commute, according to Vitalant. All those who come to donate with nonprofit Vitalant from July 9 through Aug. 8 will automatically be entered for a chance to win a car of their choice.

As a special thank-you to those who give blood with Vitalant July 1-11 and opt in to the Donor Rewards program, donors can select one of three limited-edition T-shirts. Plus, those who also use code JULYGIFT-2026-V when scheduling their appointment will receive a $20 gift card.

To make an appointment, call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825).

Area blood drives in July include the following:

– Tuesday, July 7, Wreaths Across America, Minot Air Force Base BX Commissary parking lot, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

– Wednesday, July 8, Optimist Club, 1400 31st Ave. SW, Minot, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

– Thursday, July 9, Ryan Family Dealerships, 1800 S. Broadway, Minot, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

– Friday, July 10, Jared Schafer replenishment drive, O parking lot, 720 N. Broadway, Minot,11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

– Monday, July 13, Makoti Community, Senior Citizens, 240 Main St., Makoti, 1:30-6 p.m.

– Wednesday, July 15, SCHEELS, SCHEELS bus, 2400 10th St. SW, Minot, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

– Wednesday, July 15, SRT Communications, 3615 N. Broadway, Minot, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

– Wednesday, July 22, North Star Community Credit Union, 111 Main St. N., Velva, 2-6 p.m.

– Thursday, July 23, Minot Pink Ladies, Moose Lodge, 400 9th St. SW, Minot, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

– Friday, July 24, City of Minot, City Hall, 10 3rd Ave. SW, Minot, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

– Wednesday, July 29, Minot Air Force Base BX Commissary parking lot, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

– Thursday, July 30, Burlington Community, bus at Hacienda, 135 Colton Ave., Burlington, 4-7 p.m.

– Thursday, July 30, Scholarship Program, bus at Grand Oasis, 1515 N. Broadway, 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m.

– Friday, July 31, Scholarship Program, outside First Western Bank, 900 S. Broadway, Minot, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.