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The United Way of Central Kentucky supports area residents by connecting the community for the common good.
This week, they’ll support the community in a different way as they host an American Red Cross blood drive Friday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the United Way’s headquarters, located at 604 North Main Street in Elizabethtown.
American Red Cross Account Manager Tammy Ritchie says the need for blood donations remains high.
“The need for Type O, O-positive and O-negative, is in an emergency need right now,” said Ritchie. “Transfusions are happening when needed, but because that is the most common blood type, it is also the most needed, and in an emergency situation, that is what’s going to be transfused until we know that patient’s blood type.”
The Red Cross says somebody in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds. Approximately 29,000 units of red blood cells, 5,000 units of platelets, and 6,500 units of plasma are needed daily.
As an added incentive, all donors from now through October 19 will receive a $10 amazon.com gift card. Schedule your appointment by visiting redcrossblood.org and entering sponsor code “UWCKY” or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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