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Blood supply low, Solvita Dayton Center asking for donations entering July 4th weekend

Blood supply low, Solvita Dayton Center asking for donations entering July 4th weekend FILE PHOTO (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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DAYTON — A local organization says blood supply is low entering the July 4th holiday weekend.

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The Solvita Dayton Center said there was high reported blood usage last weekend including 99 units for trauma, heart surgeries, and gunshot wounds, according to a spokesperson.

They added that multiple blood types are in low supply and cannot meet all hospital requests.

The center wants anyone with type O and type B blood to donate, the spokesperson said.

The Solvita Dayton Center will host a summer party blood drive June 28-29 at their headquarters at the 300 block of S. Main Street.

Anyone who registers to donate this weekend will get a free hot dog lunch and a $10 gift card.

Visit this website to schedule an appointment to donate or call (937) 461-3220.

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