September Blood Drives at Troy Community Center Help Supplement Critically Low Blood Supplies

To supplement critically low blood supplies in the area, the City of Troy is sponsoring two Red Cross blood drives on Wednesday, September 18 (Room 305) and Thursday, September 19 (Room 304) from 9 am – 2:45 pm at the Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois. 

The Community Affairs Office at City Hall is scheduling appointments at 248.524.1147 or 313.549.7058.  You may also sign up by visiting www.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 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.”

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.