Gives: Blood Drive

January is National Blood Donor Month. The American Red Cross has an ongoing critical need for blood donations essential for surgeries, cancer treatments, chronic illnesses and traumatic injuries. Make a lifesaving appointment conveniently located at The Homestead. Visit redcrossblood.org to schedule a donation time. Spots are limited.

Facts about blood needs:
- Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and or platelets.
- Nearly 16 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S.
- Blood and platelets cannot be manufactured; they can only come from volunteer donors.
- The blood type most often requested by hospitals is type O.
- One donation can help save more than one life.

For more information contact Connor Brannon.