With critical blood supplies running low across the nation, the American Red Cross is issuing an urgent appeal to Chattooga County residents to roll up their sleeves and donate blood today, Tuesday, August 12, 2025. A vital blood drive is scheduled from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Chattooga County Chamber & Civic Center.

The demand for blood is constant, yet donations typically decline during the summer months as people embark on vacations and juggle busy schedules. Blood products are a lifeline, essential for accident victims, surgical patients, individuals battling cancer, and those managing chronic illnesses. Nationally, someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds, and a single donation has the potential to save up to three lives.

To encourage participation and thank donors for their life-saving contribution, all individuals who present to donate at the Chattooga County drive today will receive a $15 E-Gift Card to the merchant of their choice. Additionally, donors will be offered a complimentary A1C screening on their blood, a test that can help assess the risk of developing diabetes.

Event Details:

  • What: Chattooga County Community Red Cross Club Blood Drive
  • When: Today, Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Where: Chattooga County Chamber & Civic Center
  • Incentives: $15 E-Gift Card and a free A1C screening for all presenting donors.

To schedule an appointment, complete your RapidPass (which can save time at the donation site), or for more information, please visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: RedCrossClub.

For general inquiries or assistance, you can also call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or download the Blood Donor App. Donors are reminded to bring a blood donor card or a driver’s license or two other forms of identification required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

The American Red Cross emphasizes that the need for blood is an ongoing, daily necessity. Local residents’ contribution at this upcoming drive is a vital act of community support that directly impacts lives.

About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans and their families. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.