According to the American Red Cross, on average, every two seconds someone in this country needs blood.
The US Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams urges healthy Americans to give blood, “You can still go out and give blood. We’re worried about potential blood shortages in the future. Social distancing does not have to mean social disengagement.”
With that in mind, the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA is going to host a Community Blood Drive on Thursday, April 16th.
The blood drive will be held in the Gym at the Y, from 9 am until 2 pm.
It is emphasized that special precautions will be taken to ensure the health and safety of donors, volunteers, and staff.
Extra sanitation and social distancing are being practiced at Red Cross blood drives.
You can sign up now for an appointment by visiting redcrossblood.org or, calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
