American Red Cross in urgent need of blood donations
American Red Cross in urgent need of blood donations
Published: Aug. 8, 2017 at 1:03 PM EDT|Updated: Aug. 8, 2017 at 6:57 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - The American Red Cross is in urgent need of blood donations due to a chronic blood shortage.
To meet the needs of hospital patients in the upcoming days and weeks, donations are needed from both new and current donors.
Donors will receive a $5 e-gift card from Target as a "thank-you." The gift will be available to donors until August 31.
Locations in Columbus will offer opportunities to give blood on August 15.
See blood donation opportunities below:
Columbus Blood Donation Center
7490 Veterans Pkwy.
Columbus, GA 31909
12:45 - 7:45
Headquarter Nissan
1725 Whittlesey Rd.
Columbus, GA 31904
2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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