Upcoming blood drives, hosts needed

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In addition to the need for blood donors, the American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood drive hosts.

About 80 percent of blood donations are hosted by businesses, schools and community organizations, many of which remain closed.

The Red Cross needs the help of both blood donors and blood drive hosts to ensure blood products are readily available for patients.

Learn more and sign up to sponsor a drive by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/HostADrive.

There are two upcoming blood donation opportunities in Lincoln County.

On Saturday, Aug. 6, blood donors can give from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Randy Bowen Chevrolet, 601 N. Hwy. 18, Chandler.

On Sunday, Aug. 7, blood donations will be taken 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Central Oklahoma Federal Credit Union, 900 Broadway Ave., in Davenport.

As a thank-you for helping ensure a stable blood supply, those who come to give Aug. 1 - Sept. 3 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email.

For blood donation safety precautions and to schedule an appointment for donating, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call (800) 733-2767.