Donating blood can save the lives of your family, friends, and neighbors. And right now, local blood banks need donations more than ever.

Blood Assurance in Tullahoma made a plea for donations this week stating a “critical need” for almost all blood types. Blood Assurance say they have zero units of B- on the shelf, less than half a day of O+, O-, B+, and AB-, and only one day of A+ and A-. They also need platelet donations.

You can donate at the Tullahoma Donor Center located at 604 North Jackson Street. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. and the third Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to noon.

The American Red Cross is also issuing am “urging need for blood.” They will host mobile blood drive at Moore County High School on Thursday, November 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click here to schedule a donation appointment. •

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