Rotary Club-sponsored Red Cross Blood Drive August 11

The need for blood is constant, and although always in short supply, that shortage is such, now, that it leaves our country with less than a one day inventory.

Only volunteer donors can fulfill the need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us (family, friends, ourselves) will need blood in our lifetime. The Tupper Lake Rotary Club’s upcoming drive will be in the community room of the emergency services building on Santa Clara Ave, on Thursday, August 11 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Masks are not currently required, but may be worn if desired. All donors will receive a $10 gift card to a merchant of their choice and will be entered to win gas for a year.

Save a life, donate blood. To make an appointment, go online to redcrossblood.org.