Give thanks by giving blood through the Red Cross this holiday season. The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood to help ensure sufficent blood supplies are available for patients this holiday season. Blood donations often decline during the holidays when donors get busy with travel and family gatherings but the need for blood remains steady. Someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. Eligible donors with all types are needed, especially those with O negative, A Negative and B negative. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment download the Red Cross Blood Donor App visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. As extra encouragement to donate blood during the busiest time of November for many people presenting blood donors from November 26th through November 30th will receive a limited edition Red Cross potholder stuffed with unique celebrity chef recipes while supplies last. The Cannon County Community Wide semi monthly blood drive will take place this Thursday noon until 6 at the Woodbury Lions Club Building 540 West Adams Street.
