A series of blood drives for the American Red Cross will be held in the region in August.

A drive is scheduled for 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 3 in Kane at the First United Methodist Church.

A drive is scheduled for 1 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at the First Church of God in Eldred.

On Aug. 10, a drive will be held from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the Smethport Fire Hall.

On Aug. 12, the St. Marys Moose Lodge will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In Cameron County, a drive is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Vets Club in Emporium.

On Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., a drive will be held at the Holy Rosary Church in Johnsonburg.

Though this summer may feel different than summers past, one thing remains constant: The need for blood donations to help save lives. The American Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to give blood to restock the shelves for patients battling disease and facing the unexpected.

Donation appointments can be made for the coming days and weeks by downloading the free 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.

As a thank-you for helping ensure a stable blood supply, those who come to give Aug. 1-Sept. 3 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Amazon. Plus, come to give by Aug. 31 and automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for four to Cedar Point or Knott’s Berry Farm, redeemable through the 2021 season.