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COLUMBUS — The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood and platelet donations and eligible donors of all types are urgently needed.
Those who give blood or platelets with the Red Cross July 26 through Aug. 31 will be mailed a $5 Target eGiftCard.
To schedule an appointment to donate, use the Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) RED CROSS (800-733-2767). Donation appointments and completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire are encouraged to help reduce the time it takes to donate.
Local Red Cross visits include:
• Russells Point — noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, Indian Lake Communty Church, 121 Orchard Island Road.
• West Liberty — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 27, Marie’s Candies, 311 Zanesfield Road.
• Bellefontaine — noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, First United Methodist Church, 201 N. Main St.