It is time for another blood drive here in our great town. Our next blood drive will be June 18, 2012 from 1:30 to 4:30 at the Port O’Connor Fire Station. We have run out of any donations for our community. We have been very fortunate having back up donations to share with those of our community who need blood. Now, not only is the Blood Bank in desperate need of blood, but we do not have any left to use for anyone here in town if a need comes up.

Please mark your calendar for this upcoming date. Please donate and give the Gift of Life. You never know when someone you love may need it.

Remember to eat a good breakfast; do not drink much caffeine, and come roll up your sleeve to give the Gift of Life.

Thank you,

Lynn Rhodes, 361-655-2084

The Calhoun County employees will be having a blood drive on Tuesday, June 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be at the Live Oak Street parking lot.

The drive will be a replacement drive for Kaitlin Staloch.

Anyone who wishes to donate can call Susan Riley at 553-4600 to schedule. Anyone who presents to donate will receive a T-shirt.

Thank you,

Susan Riley

June 14, 2012 marks World Blood Donor Day, a day where nations across the globe celebrate the lifesaving gift of blood. The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center encourages all eligible community members to donate that week to participate in this global celebration.

Every day volunteer blood donors help save lives in their community, but regular blood donors are still needed as the blood supply is tenuous, especially during the summer months.

Anyone 16 years old weighing 120 (with a parental consent form) or at least 17 years old and weighing 110 pounds, and in good general health may donate blood and can make an appointment online by visiting southtexasblood.org .

Another local blood drive upcoming is:

Memorial Medical Center Volunteers and Community

Wednesday, June 13

2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

815 N. Virginia Street in Port Lavaca