The American Red Cross urges eligible donors of all races and ethnicities to give blood to help ensure a diverse blood supply for patients in need.

Blood drives are scheduled through the month of October in the region.

From noon to 6 p.m. Monday, a drive will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Kane.

From 1 to 6 p.m. Oct. 5, a drive will be held at the First Church of God in Eldred.

On Oct. 6, a drive will be held from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Family Video in Bradford.

On Oct. 11, a drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Moose Blue Lodge in St. Marys.

From 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12, a drive will be held at the Vets Club in Emporium.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 13, a blood drive will be held at the Johnsonburg Senior Center.