Costello Elementary Collects Much-Needed Blood Donations

On Thursday, hosted an American Red Cross Blood Drive to help replenish the blood supply in southeastern Michigan, which has .

Of 45 individuals who attempted to donate, 24 were able to give blood Thursday.

"We appreciate EVERYONE who came forward to donate," volunteer Christy Humphrey wrote in an email to Patch on Friday. 

The blood drive also featured bagels donated by Panera Bread in Rochester Hills.

How to donate

To make an appointment to give blood, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you donate.