The Red Cross is always in need of blood donations. However, in the aftermath of the recent natural disasters that have impacted different portions of the country, it is vital to have a wide variety of blood types from a plethora of donors.
Some blood types are unique to certain racial and ethnic groups, so having an assorted blood supply is important to meet the medical needs of an increasingly diverse patient population. Red Cross reports that patients are less likely to experience complications from blood donated by someone of a similar ethnicity. Some local blood donation opportunities are coming up during the month of October.
On October 2nd from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. there will be a blood drive at Triton High School in Bourbon. On October 5th a drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Plymouth. Menominee Elementary School on Discovery Lane in Plymouth will hold a blood drive from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on October 11th.
