Blood Drives planned; need is urgent

The American Red Cross is alarmed by a 10 percent drop in community blood donations recently.

Out of every 100 donations scheduled, only 80 individuals honored their appointments. That donor trend is compounded by a 12 percent increase in blood products needed by our communities in the same week.

A continuation of low donations and high patient needs could leave community health care systems significantly compromised.

Please schedule a donation today by calling 1.800.GIVE.LIFE (or 331.3783) or walk into any local blood drive. Any healthy person age 17 or older who weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible to donate blood.

Saturday, August 4, 9 to 2, blood drive at United Third Methodist Church, Main Street, Sodus sponsored by Sodus Rotary

Saturday, August 11, 9 to 3 - Alex Eligh Community Center, East Avenue, Newark - Special Youth Blood Drive, sponsored by Newark Kiwanis

Monday, August 13 , 2 to 7 - Ontario Volunteer Ambulance, Furnace Road

Thursday, August 16, 2 to 7 - Marion American Legion, Witherden Road

Monday, August 20, 2 to 7 - Lyons Fire Department, Water Street

Monday, August 27, 2 to 7 - Western Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Palmyra

Monday, August 27, 2 to 7 - Wolcott Baptist Church, New Hartford & Main St., sponsored by Lions & Lioness Clubs

Friday, August 31, 2 to 7 -Macedon Fire Department, 1 Canal Park, sponsored by Macedon Fire Dept.

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