Las Vegas, NV, April 1, 2010: United Blood Services has partnered with the popular show Defending the Caveman, Excalibur Hotel & Casino and Ivory Star Productions to offer each blood donor a voucher for two free admissions to see this hilariously insightful play about the ways men and women relate. This donor gift will be available from April 1 through April 30, 2010. Giving blood is such a simple process that even a “caveman or cavewoman can do it.” This simple giving process takes about an hour and can save up to three lives. Those who are 17 years of age or older, meet the minimum height and weight requirements and who are feeling well are encouraged to give blood three times a year.

“The community’s local hospital patients that are in need of blood are at the forefront of this promotion” states Kelly Byrd, donor recruitment manager for United Blood Services. “The tragic event last week involving the Metropolitan Police Officer is a strong reminder as to why blood donors are needed each and every day. Blood needs to be ready at a moments notice for such unforeseen emergencies. ”

The current blood needs of United Blood Services service area is approximately 300 units per day. Community sponsors, such as Defending the Caveman, Excalibur Hotel & Casino and Ivory Star Productions, provide donor gifts to help recruit donors to one of the four fixed site donation centers and community mobile blood drives. Donors are encouraged to call (702) 233-9620 or visit www.bloodhero.com to schedule an appointment online. For a complete listing of mobile blood drives or more information on donating blood, donors can visit www.unitedbloodservices.org.

For more information on United Blood Services, please contact Darren Hankel, United Blood Services marketing & communications manager, at (702) 245-7043.

About Defending the Caveman Show: A hilariously insightful play about the ways men and women relate, Caveman has both sexes roaring with laughter and recognition. Affectionate nudging between audience members occurs during the performance as they recognize themselves in the stories being told on stage

Defending the Caveman makes us laugh at ourselves about all the ways men and women fight, laugh and love. That’s why couples all across America and around the world are in love with Defending the Caveman.

Showtime is 3:00 p.m. daily plus 7:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino located at 3850 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109.

About United Blood Services: United Blood Services has been this area’s non-profit community blood provider since 1950, and serves patients in 26 hospitals in Southern Nevada, California and Northern Arizona. The United Blood Services network is one of the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit blood service organizations, and is a founding member of America’s Blood Centers and the American Association of Blood Banks.