April is National Volunteer Month and American Red Cross is asking donors to help protect the blood supply by making and keeping blood and platelet donation appointments in the weeks ahead. Donors of all types, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets, are needed.

All who give by April 28 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Spring for details.

A blood drive is being held today at the Chattooga County Civic Center on Highway 48 in Summerville across from Truist Bank.  The blood drive will take place between 2 PM and 7 PM and all who can are encouraged to give the gift of life – give blood.