American Red Cross Blood Drives in Towns and Union

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.

Tuesday, March 11

12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Blairsville Community Blood Drive at the Haralson Civic Center (School Road, Blairsville, Ga.)

Please call 745-2335 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

All presenting donors can enter a drawing for a cruise for two!

Wednesday, March 26

12:00 Noon to 4:30 p.m.

Chatuge Regional Hospital Blood Drive (Main Street, Hiawassee, Ga.)

Please call 896-7179 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

All presenting donors can enter a drawing for a cruise for two!

Monday, March 24

1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Blairsville Church of Christ Blood Drive (475 Church of Christ Drive, Blairsville, Ga.)

Please call 745-8575 or 897-0214 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

All presenting donors can enter a drawing for a cruise for two!

Tuesday, March 25

11:00 a.m.. to 3:30 p.m.

Community Bank and Trust Blood Drive at the Hiawassee Business Center

Please call Melinda Pickelsimer at 896-6855 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

All presenting donors can enter a drawing for a cruise for two!