- Maiden Lane Church of God: Monday from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 1201 Maiden Lane, Springfield.
- Springfield Family YMCA community blood drive: Jan. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 300 S. Limestone St., Springfield.
January is National and Ohio Blood Donor Awareness Month, according to the blood center, which said in a news release that this month is an important one during which to donate due to the traditional challenges of winter and the continuing concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Type O blood continues to be in low supply, the blood center reported, and many businesses and organizations have suspended hosting blood drives due to COVID-19 related restrictions.
Community Blood Center is asking community members to commit to becoming a blood donor, donating more often this year, becoming a platelet or plasma donor, or sponsoring a blood drive. Those interested in learning more can call 937-461-3220.
Appointments are encouraged; schedule online at www.DonorTime.com or by calling the blood center.
The holiday season is an important time to donate, as many businesses and organizations are not hosting blood drives due to continued COVID-19 related restrictions and people are often distracted from donating during this busy time of holiday activities and travel, Community Blood Center said in a press release.
Donors are required to provide a photo ID that includes their full name. Past Community Blood Center 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: a form for this is available at www.givingblood.org or at the CBC branch and 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.
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