Eden Valley blood drive May 8

Are you looking to bring HOPE to someone that may feel like their world is falling apart? Donating blood to the American Red Cross can be that HOPE – not only to the patient in need but also to their family and friends.

A blood donor is a LIFESAVER. Saving a life won’t cost you anything. Go ahead and donate blood. The American Red Cross will host a blood drive in Eden Valley from noon-6 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 852 Stearns Ave. W.

Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with a signed Red Cross parental/guardian consent form), be in good general health, have NOT donated in the last 56 days OR 112 days if your last donation was double reds. Height/weight requirements for donors younger than 19 years may apply. Other health questions and mini physical will be administered at the site before verifying eligibility.

Options for scheduling your appointment:

• Call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767)

• Visit www.redcrossblood.org

• Download the blood Donor App

• Call or text Bonnie at (320) 282-1468

• Email Bonnie at mbmeyer@meltel.net

Call the American Red Cross at 1-866-236-3276 then option #3 if you have medical or travel questions.

Identification is required to donate.