Red Cross blood drives

With World Blood Donor Day on June 14, the American Red Cross stresses that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to combat a drastic shortfall in donations over the last several weeks. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets 

Record-breaking summer travel and severe weather conditions are expected to persist all season long, which may prevent donors from being able to give. When fewer people donate, less blood is available for hospital patients. Make a blood or platelet donation a priority this summer. Book a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS, or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

Upcoming area blood drives are noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 28 at the Central Hall Commons, located at 152 East Main Street in Dover-Foxcroft and sponsored by Northern Light Mayo Hospital, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, July 8 in the dining room at the Milo Town Hall on Pleasant Street.

Those who come to give at any blood drive from June 10-30 will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/DoGood for details.