The Red Cross will hold a blood drive 1 p.m.-6. p.m. September 8 at the NFC building on College Avenue in Blackshear. Editor's note: The location of the blood drive has been changed to First United Methodist Church, 225 Church Street, Blackshear.
The Red Cross and Hello Kitty and Friends are partnering in September to remind donors that comfort and care are always better when shared. Just one blood donation can help more than one patient enjoy a happier future.
Thanks to the generosity of thousands of donors who rolled up a sleeve this summer, the blood supply continues to recover from critically low levels but as September begins, the blood supply still remains vulnerable, especially as seasonal challenges such as back-to-school activities can cause donors to be less available to give.
The ongoing potential for tropical systems in the Atlantic can also further threaten the blood supply by disrupting scheduled blood drives.
By making and keeping appointments now, donors can help the Red Cross ensure lifesaving blood products are on hand wherever they are needed, including communities where donations may not be possible due to severe summer weather and natural disasters.
As a thank-you, those who come to donate Sept. 1-20, 2026, will get an exclusive Red Cross × Hello Kitty plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, while supplies last. For details, visit RedCross-Blood.org/HelloKitty.
Donors can book a time to give blood by visiting RedCrossBlood. org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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