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Carla Clark | For The Republic
Dakotah Isenthal, collection technician III, positions the needle in the arm of Melissa Fairbanks, board member and former president of the Southeast Indiana Chapter of American Red Cross as she prepares to donate blood in the Toyota American Red Cross bloodmobile during the unveiling at Toyota Material Handling in Columbus on Oct. 30.
The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give now and help fight the potential impact of seasonal illnesses and flu season on the blood supply. The number of healthy donors tends to decrease, leaving the Red Cross blood supply vulnerable to a potential shortage over the holidays.
Those who come to give blood now through Jan. 5, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved t-shirt, while supplies last.
The Red Cross is also offering donors who come to give Jan. 1-31, National Blood Donor Month, will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl.
For more information and to schedule an appointment visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).