By The Paper staff
WABASH COUNTY – During National Preparedness Month in September, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a readily available blood supply for emergencies.
There are two chances to donate blood in Wabash County in September.
A blood drive is planned rom noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley St., North Manchester.
A second drive is planned from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 20 at the First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass St., Wabash.
Whether blood is needed for a chronic condition such as sickle cell disease, a routine surgery, a traumatic accident or a large-scale emergency, it’s the blood already on the shelves that helps save lives. Donors of all blood types are needed.
Everyone who donates from Sept. 1-30 can receive a free haircut coupon from Sports Clips.
To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to help reduce wait times.