Make a difference in someone’s life this summer…donate blood! One never knows whose life they might save! Six area blood drives will take place across Oceana County in the next several weeks. Organizers invite all regular donors, as well as new donors, especially eligible younger donors, to consider giving blood this summer. All those individuals who are fighting a chronic condition, having a major surgery or are involved in a serious accident rely on the community’s blood donations to survive. Preregister today and help fill all available appointments!
• Tuesday, July 22, the Hart VFW will host one of their regular American Red Cross Blood Drives from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 802 S. State St. in Hart. Blood donation appointments are required, but can be easily made by visiting www.redcrossblood.org/give. Walk-ins are welcome if there are cancellations or no-shows. Please contact Steve Fell at 231-873-1727.
• Tuesday, July 22 - Versiti Blood Drive, New Era Christian Reformed Church, 12:30-6 p.m. Please call the church at 231-861-5554 to be connected with someone for scheduling an appointment, sign up online using this link: https://donateblood.versiti.or... or the QR code below.
• Wednesday, July 23 - Red Cross Blood Drive, Centenary United Methodist Church, 82 S. Hancock St., Pentwater, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Blood donation appointments can be easily made by visiting www.redcrossblood.org/give.
Donating blood usually takes about an hour. Individuals will receive a short health assessment and be asked to answer a few health questions before donating. For the best donation experience, individuals are reminded to eat a regular meal and hydrate well before giving blood. Keep in mind, when deciding which blood drive to attend, that blood donations must be 60 days apart.
