The month of August is traditionally a very difficult month for blood donations. In light of that fact and being aware of how critical it is that an adequate supply of blood be kept on hand the mayor’s office will be sponsoring a blood drive between August 22- 31. Your participation would be appreciated, and would mean much to those who are in need of this invaluable lifeline.
Hospital patients in our community who are battling life-threatening injuries and illness may rely on the donations of critical-type blood donors, like you, to survive this summer. Blood donations can decline as much as 10-15 percent in the summer months, bringing the amount of critical type blood available to hospitals to dangerously low levels during the summer months. A chronic shortage in our community means that blood may not be available when it’s needed most — for trauma victims, premature babies and cancer patients.
In fact, someone needs blood nearly every two seconds and you can help save the lives of up to three people with a single blood donation. Please consider, in light of this fact, that if you donate just one time this summer your blood donation will have a profound effect on our community blood supply. That’s why I’m personally asking for your help this summer.
Remember, the need for blood is constant and your donation will be greatly appreciated by all.

P.S. Please schedule an appointment to donate blood this summer by calling 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (800-448-5433) or go online at givelife.org.

Saturday, August 22 through Monday, August 31
Monday & Wednesday 2:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

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Call (800) GIVE LIFE to make an appointment