The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover and meet hospital and patient needs. Donors of all blood types — especially type O — and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to give now and in the weeks ahead to overcome this current shortage.
A blood drive has been scheduled for 1 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Eldred First Church of God, and another from noon to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Smethport Fire Hall.
In Elk County, a blood drive is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 at the St. Marys Moose Club Lodge, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Johnsonburg Senior Center.
