Community blood drive

Community United Methodist Church will sponsor its monthly community blood drive Wednesday, July 1, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Golden Gate Park Lieber Center, 545 Upper Lewisburg Salem Road. Community Blood Center says blood donors are “essential heroes” who are especially needed during the July 4th holiday week. Everyone who registers to donate will receive the free “Hero” face mask and the free

“Wake Up & Give” t-shirt. Donors must make an appointment and wear a face mask. Schedule your donation at www.DonorTime. com or call 937-461-3220.

Blood donations are in demand as hospitals return to preCOVID-19 usage and the blood supply faces the traditional summer holiday challenges of vacation travel, no high school blood drives, and increases in accidents and trauma cases.

CBC’s “Wake Up & Donate Blood Drive” is underway to encourage summer donating. Everyone who registers to donate May 4 through Oct. 31 is automatically entered in the grand prize drawing for a custom-comfort Sleep Number bed.

Blood donation requirements: Donors are required to provide a photo ID that includes their full name. Past CBC donors are also asked to bring their CBC donor ID card. Donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 years old with parental consent: form available at www.givingblood.org or at CBC branch & blood drive locations), weigh a minimum of 110 pounds (you may have to weigh more, depending on your height), and be in good physical health. STAFF REPORT