RED CROSS SEEKS BLOOD FOR TRANSPLANT OPERATION

Red Cross seeks blood for transplant operation

The American Red Cross recently announced types O negative and B negative blood are needed badly in the region due to a recent liver transplant operation that took 22 units of blood.

Overall Red Cross blood supplies remain low. The supply of type O is more than 60 percent below the level needed to meet ongoing hospital patient needs.

Donors can give blood Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Convention Center. The drive is sponsored by the River City Business and Professional Women's Club. The goal is 100 units.

Donors also may give Monday, Oct. 31, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Ford Groves, 1501 N. Kingshighway. Dracula will pick up donors in a new Lincoln Town Car and drive them to the event. To make an appointment with the chauffeur, call 335-2600, or call the Red Cross at 335-9471.