The American Red Cross will be in Atmore from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, June 7, at Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union located at 201 S. Main Street.
The Red Cross is counting on volunteer donors to give blood and help ensure patient needs can be met this summer.
Around Memorial Day, the Red Cross sees a steep decline in blood donations. Busy summer schedules, vacations and school breaks also cause a drop in donations. Accidents and medical emergencies don’t take a summer break – patients need blood every minute, every day.
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