The American Red Cross urges the public to join its lifesaving mission by giving blood or platelets this March in celebration of Red Cross Month, at the following local blood drives:
• First United Methodist Church, 201 N. Main St., Bellefontaine — Noon to 6 p.m. March 9; and
• Union Station, 613 Hamilton St., Bellefontaine — Noon to 6 p.m. March 12, Union Station, 613 Hamilton Street.
Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urgently needed to help ensure blood is available for patients this spring.
Make an appointment by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling (800) 733-2767.