The American Red Cross says it has an urgent need for blood and platelet donors to give now to ensure blood is available for medical treatments and emergencies during the holiday season. Upcoming local blood donation opportunities include:
Brunswick: Dec. 5, 3-8 p.m., Bowdoin College, 8 Polar Loop, Morrell Lounge; Dec. 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Post 20, 1 Columbus Drive.
Freeport: Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St.
Bath: Dec. 6. 1-6 p.m., Saint Mary’s Church, 144 Lincoln St.
Bowdoinham: Dec. 3, noon to 5 p.m., Mason Village 26, 13 Main St.
Topsham: Dec. 1, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mount Ararat High School, 73 Eagles Way; Dec. 4 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Stantec Consulting, 30 Park Drive.
Make an appointment to donate blood or platelets by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Learn more about hosting a blood drive and to sign up, visit RedCrossBlood.org/HostADrive.
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