The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Orange Water and Sewage Authority on Thursday, June 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the community room on the lower floor of the Administration Building.

The American Red Cross stresses the importance of a blood drive happening at this time of year. During the summer months donors are less apt to give blood.

Reminding people that hospital patients do not get a summer break from needing blood. Ryan Corcoran, donor recruitment director for the Carolinas Blood Services Region said donating blood can make a world of difference.

“The hour it takes to give the gift of life can mean a lifetime to a patient with a serious medical need,” Corcoran said in a release.

The Red Cross asks donors to be in good general health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be 17 years old.

For more information on the blood drive visit here and use sponsor code “OWASA.”

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