The American Red Cross will hold two blood drives, one in Perryville and one in Cape Girardeau.
The drive in Perryville will be held Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 31 Church Street, from 12:30-5:30 p.m.
The drive in Cape Girardeau will be held Dec. 28 at the Holiday Inn from 2-7 p.m.
Blood donations drop during the holiday season. Since early November, the available supply of blood has remained 50 percent below optimal levels. An additional 6,000 blood donors are needed between now and New Year's Day.
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