The American Red Cross has two blood drives scheduled; one is planned today.
Blood donors may give blood today at St. Vincent DePaul Church in the parish center, 742 Forrest, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Another drive is planned Aug. 12 from 2-6 p.m. at the Advance Knights of Columbus hall on Highway 91.
Blood donors are needed during the summer because donations go down while the demand for blood stays constant.
Typically, blood donations go down during the summer because schools are not in session and many employees are away on vacation.
To be eligible to give blood, donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old.
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