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Community Blood Center to hold donation event in Oakwood today

Blood donation. Staff file photo by Nick Daggy

OAKWOOD — The Community Blood Center (CBC) is asking for donations in Oakwood today in honor of National Blood Donor Awareness Month.

The center is holding a mobile blood drive from noon to 6:00 p.m. January 4 at the Oakwood Community Center, according to CBC’s website.

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Those who donate will have the chance to receive a Give Blood long-sleeve hoodie while supplies last.

Donors must be at least 17 years old and provide photo identification; that includes their full name.

For information about donating blood or to make an appointment, visit CBC’s website.

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