Blood drive is May 21

The American Red Cross hosts its spring Whitefish Community Blood Drive May 21 in the gym at The Wave, 1250 Baker Ave., from 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. The entire blood donation process takes about an hour, including check-in, a brief health review, drawing blood and snacks afterwards.   

Appointments are recommended and a blood donor card or a driver’s license is required at check-in. To schedule an appointment for March 19, call Merry Lynn at 406-250-0146 or go to redcrossblood.org and search for blood drives in the 59937 area. Walk-in donors are welcome, however, there may be a short wait. It is suggested to eat a hardy meal and drink plenty of water prior to giving blood. Snacks, water and juices will be provided at the blood drive.  

Someone in Montana needs blood every 27 minutes. Donations help accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients and those receiving treatments for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell. Blood cannot be produced or manufactured; it can only come from generous donors.  

For more information go to www.redcrossblood.org.