In honor of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood in May. By reminding the public of the constant need for blood, you can help ensure blood is available for patients in about 2,600 hospitals served nationwide by the Red Cross.

Attached is more information about upcoming blood donation opportunities in the community. For information or questions contact Kristen Stancil with the American Red Cross at 770-852-4040. 

Upcoming blood donation opportunities 

5/1/2015: 12 – 5 p.m., Wal-Mart, 101 Market Blvd. 

Cartersville 

5/1/2015: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., North Murray High School, 2568 Mt. Carmel Church Road 

Chatsworth 

5/1/2015: 3 – 8 p.m., Sara Ragsdale Elementary School, 528 Holly Springs Road 

Rockmart 

5/11/2015: 3 – 7 p.m., American Red Cross NW GA Chapter, 112 John Maddox Dr. NW 

Rome 

5/12/2015: 12:30 – 5:30 p.m., Nathan Dean Center, 604 Goodyear St. 

Rockmart 

5/13/2015: 3 – 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 183 West Main St. 

Cartersville 

5/13/2015: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Etowah Landing, 809 South Broad St. 

Rome