Dasan Jones Go Fund Me + Blood Shortage + Motherhood Support

Rise and shine, Glen Burnie! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in Glen Burnie.

First, today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 91, low: 74.

Here are the top stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. If you keep up with the Daily, you'll remember the death of 15-year-old Dasan Jones. The boy's body was found in a wall, and his stepfather was arrested in relation to the case. Now a Go Fund Me aims to help the family of the talented Glen Burnie student-violinist with funeral costs. (The Violin Channel)
2. The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage, especially on type O. In order to meet current demand, an additional 1,000 blood donations need to be made each day. As a thank you, the Red Cross will be giving $10 Amazon gift cards to anyone who donates between July 7 and 31. Glen Burnie has multiple donation centers open throughout this period . (Eye On Annapolis)
3. Glen Burnie native, Ana Temple Rodney, has started an organization meant to help women through the difficulties of motherhood. MOMCares is a nonprofit designed to help under-supported mothers in pregnancy, childbirth, and child rearing. (Baltimore Magazine)

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Today in Glen Burnie

• Live Music: Mike Major (5 - 8 p.m.)
• 2 for 1 Surfboards at Sidelines with Artist Katie Detrich: (6:30 - 9 p.m.)

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• Crape Myrtle Festival 2021 (July 15)
• Personal Security Certification Course - V.I.P. Protection (July 31)

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