Donate blood starting today at area locations

The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood donations after 37,000 fewer donations during the holiday months of November and December.

Local opportunities to donate blood include:

  • Today: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 101 Carrie Lane, Columbus
  • Monday: 2 to 7 p.m., Hope Moravian Church, 202 Main St., Hope
  • Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cummins Engine Plant, 500 Central Ave., Columbus
  • Jan. 13: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., LaQuinta, 101 Carrie Lane
  • Jan. 13: 2 to 7 p.m., St. Peter’s Lutheran School, 719 Fifth St., Columbus
  • Jan. 20: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., LaQuinta, 101 Carrie Lane

For information or to schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.