City of Troy to Host Blood Drives During Critical Shortage

To supplement critically low blood supplies in the area, the City of Troy is sponsoring two Red Cross blood drives on Wednesday, April 25 and Thursday, April 26 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. in room 305 of the .

And for those who prefer to donate blood later in the day, is also hosting a blood drive on April 25 from 2-8 p.m.

"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."

The Community Affairs Office at City Hall is now scheduling appointments; to make an appointment, call 248-524-1147. You may also sign up by visiting www.redcrossblood.org; the access code for the blood drive 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.

For more than 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.

The preceding information was submitted by Cindy Stewart/City of Troy.