MIAMI VALLEY — Multiple blood drives are happening starting today as the American Red Cross experiences its lowest post-summer level in at least six years.
The blood and platelet donations are used for people battling cancer and other serious conditions, according to the American Red Cross.
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The organization reporting having less than a day’s supply of certain blood types. They are especially in need of donations from people who have type O blood.
Anyone can make an appointment to donate at the following upcoming blood drives:
Greene County
- Oct. 17 at Xenia Church of Christ from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20 at Fairfield Commons from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20 at Fairborn Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Oct. 21 at Be Hope Church from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Champaign County
- Oct. 19 at Evans-Purk Building from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 22 at Mechanicsburg High School from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
- Oct. 26 at the Dayton Office, 370 West First Street, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Logan County
- Oct. 25 at Belle Center United Methodist Church from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Anyone who donates in October will receive a link by email to claim a free Zaxby’s® Signature Sandwich reward or get a $5 dollar e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. Anyone who comes to give Oct. 11-31 will receive a bonus $5 dollar e-gift card to a merchant of their choice.