The American Red Cross is holding blood drives in September in Elk County.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support kids, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as others in need of transfusions.
Platelet donors and blood donors of all blood types are urgently needed to replenish the blood supply following a summer blood shortage. As a thank-you, those who come to give Aug. 30 through Sept. 3 will receive a unique Red Cross canvas tote bag, while supplies last.
Make an appointment to donate by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Blood drives are also essential in helping ensure blood is available for patients this winter. To learn more and sign up to host a blood drive, visit RedCrossBlood.org/HostADrive.
Scheduled blood drives include:
• Kersey, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Fox Township Senior Center, 365 Main St.
• Ridgway, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Ridgway Central Hose Co., 30 N. Broad St.
• St. Marys, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 11, Moose Club Lodge, 30 Erie Ave.
• Weedville, from 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 12, Weedville Wesleyan Church, 18945 Bennetts Valley Highway
