Citywide Blood Drive at Four Locations in Troy Over Four Days Makes Donating Easy

To supplement critically low blood supplies in the area, the City of Troy is sponsoring citywide Red Cross Blood Drives startingMonday, July 15 and running through Thursday, July 18. For the convenience of donors, four locations have been reserved at a variety of times.

 The Community Affairs office at City Hall is now scheduling appointments at 248.524.1147. You may also sign up by visitingwww.redcrossblood.org. The access code for the site is troy.   Walk-ins are welcome, but a photo ID or Red Cross Donor Card will be required at the time of donation. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh more than 110 pounds, and be in good general health to donate.

 The following are the locations and times:

Monday, July 15

San Marino Club (1685 E. Big Beaver)                                        2 - 8 pm

 Tuesday, July 16

Athens High School Cafeteria (4333 John R)                               2 - 8 pm

 Wednesday, July 17

Troy Community Center (3179 Livernois), Room 304-305             9 am - 9 pm

 Thursday, July 18

Troy Community Center (3179 Livernois), Room 304-305              9 am - 3 pm

 “The blood needs of our community can only be met by support from volunteer blood donors,” City of Troy Community Affairs Director Cindy Stewart said. “Donations are critical for burn victims, open-heart surgeries, some chemotherapy and leukemia patients, and disaster relief. One donation can help save the lives of up to three people.”

 Everyone who donates blood at one of these four drives will be entered into a raffle for Cedar Point tickets.

 For over 90 years, the American Red Cross-Southeastern Michigan Chapter has served the people of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. For more information about the organization, visit semredcross.org.