The Orange County Water and Sewer Authority and the American Red Cross are holding a blood drive on Tuesday. The blood drive will be held from 10-2:30 at the OWASA building at 400 Jones Ferry Road in Carrboro.

Donors must be in good health, have a photo idea and must be 17 years old (16 year-olds can donate with parental consent). All donors will receive a free t-shirt.

Blood donations are needed for transfusions to trauma patients, premature babies and patients with cancer, blood disorders and other illnesses.

“Severe winter weather since January 1 has forced the cancellation of more than 300 blood drives, resulting in more than 9,500 donations uncollected, further depleting an already low winter supply,” said Ryan Corcoran, Donor Recruitment Director for the Carolinas Blood Services Region, in a press release.

Walks-ins are welcome or you can set up an appointment.

OWASA will also hold blood drives on April 26 and June 23.