According to The Red Cross, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Every day, The Red Cross needs roughly 12,500 blood donations for patients needing blood at about 2500 hospitals and transfusion centers across the nation.

You don’t need a special reason to give blood.  You just need your own reason.  Maybe you were asked by a friend or relative, or maybe you believe it’s the right thing to do.  Whatever your reason, the need for blood donors is constant, and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply.  You’ll also feel great knowing you’ve helped change a life.

A Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for next month in Chattooga County.  The blood drive will be held at the Chattooga County Civic Center, located on Highway 48.  The blood drive will be held from 2 PM until 7 PM on Tuesday, October 19th.

You can schedule your blood donation here.