Impact Life Seeks Blood Donors Urgently

 ImpactLife is asking all eligible donors to help make sure blood is available for patient care whenever the need arises, and especially during National Trauma Awareness Month. Additional whole blood and platelet donations are needed to help ensure a sufficient inventory of blood components for local hospitals through the holiday weekend of 2021. To schedule an appointment for donation, call (800) 747-5401 or schedule online at www.bloodcenter.org, or via the Blood Center’s mobile app (www.bloodcenter.org/app).
“We never know when a crisis might arise that would lead to a spike in blood utilization, so it’s the donations already ‘on the shelves’ that make the greatest difference,” said Amanda Hess, Director, Donor and Public Relations. “Even though we have a holiday weekend ahead, we know the use of blood for both routine and emergency use will continue at a steady rate.” 
First Baptist Church of Potosi will be holding a blood drive Thursday, August 26th from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., in The Multi Purpose room.