Red Cross issues emergency appeal for blood; blood drives scheduled
The American Red Cross has issued an unprecedented emergency appeal on November 13. Never has the American Red Cross issued an emergency appeal in November. Blood donations are at a historical low and the Red Cross is asking all eligible donors to schedule an appointment to donate a drive convenient to them. Locally upcoming emergency blood drives are below:
November 19 Dublin Lions Club 12noon-6pm
November 21 Radford Public Library 11am – 3pm
November 27 Marion First United Methodist Church 2pm – 6pm
November 30 Wytheville Moose Lodge 1pm – 6pm
December 1 Pulaski County High School 9am – 3pm
Donors can schedule appointments for any of these blood drives at www.redcrossblood.org and walk-ins are welcome.