Blood donation opportunity this week

There will be an American Red Cross blood drive from 8 a.m. to noon Friday at First Presbyterian Church, 706 Third Ave. in St. James. Extra sanitization will be in place. Please wear a face covering and practice good physical distancing. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), visit redcrossblood.org or download the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type O blood, to give blood to ensure that hospitals can meet patient needs. Everyone who is healthy is encouraged to donate to meet the demands amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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