Falcons hold annual blood drive

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Football fans headed to the Georgia Dome on Monday for the annual Atlanta Falcons blood drive.

People got comfortable in some different seats inside the dome to donate blood.

Home Depot and the Georgia Dome also sponsored the drive.

For each blood donation, the person got a pair of tickets to see the Falcons' pre-season game against Cincinnati on August 16.

In addition to free Falcons tickets, donors are eligible for a chance to win a replica autographed Falcons jersey.

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