(TROY, MI) – To
supplement critically low blood supplies in the area, the City of Troy is
sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, October 12 from 9am – 3 pm at the Troy
Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Room 304 & 305.
The Community Affairs office at City
Hall is now scheduling appointments at 248.524.1147. You may also sign up by visiting www.redcrossblood.org.
The access code for the site is troy. Walk-ins are welcome, but a photo ID or Red
Cross Donor Card will be required at the time of donation. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh
more than 110 pounds, and be in good general health to donate.
“The blood needs of
our community can only be met by support from volunteer blood donors,” City of
Troy Community Affairs Director Cindy Stewart said. “Donations are critical for burn victims,
open-heart surgeries, some chemotherapy and leukemia patients, and disaster
relief. One donation can help save the
lives of up to three people.”
Make
an appointment today! For
over 90 years, the American Red Cross-Southeastern Michigan Chapter has served
the people of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. For more information about the organization,
visit redcrossblood.org.
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