Towns & Union to Sponsor American Red Cross Blood Drives

The American Red Cross urges residents in the Towns & Union Counties area to donate blood. All blood types are needed at this time.

Because blood can be separated into three components - red cells, plasma and platelets - a single donation can save up to three lives. In the more than 100 area hospitals served by the American Red Cross, pre-mature babies, accident victims and patients with cancer or recovering from surgery need approximately 1,500 units of blood or blood products each day.

Eligible blood donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in general good health. Donors must have a form of positive identification in order to donate.

Union General is sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, October 17 from12:00 Noon until 4:30 p.m. The blood drive will be held in Dr. Pennington's parking lot (adjacent to Union County Hospital). Please call Betty Crawford at 706-745-2111 for more information or to schedule an appointment. All presenting donors can enter a drawing for a two-night stay at the 1847 Blake House Inn and two tickets to Biltmore Estate.