RED CROSS SEEKS DONORS AT AREA BLOOD DRIVES

The American Red Cross has scheduled several blood donation clinics to help address a blood shortage. Bad weather forced the Red Cross to cancel hundreds of blood drives in March, and the organization is asking people to donate to help replenish the blood supply at several upcoming local drives.

To make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1 (800) 733-2767. Donors are asked to bring a blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Donors who are 18 or younger also may have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Local upcoming blood donation opportunities include: Today Stanton Elementary School, 386 New London Turnpike, Norwich, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 Hugo A. Simonelli VFW Post 3263, 60 Stonington Road, Mystic, 12:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Norwich Donor Center, 45 Salem Turnpike, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, March 29