October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — the perfect time to give blood to support cancer patients and others.
Cancer patients may need red blood cell or platelet transfusions during chemotherapy, surgery or treatment for complications.
A blood drive will be held in Bradford from 1 to 6 p.m. Oct. 16 at the First Presbyterian Church, 54 E. Corydon St.
Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
