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Six Blood Drives in Yates County This Month

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Yates County residents will have six different opportunities to donate blood this month.  The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now.

In Yates County blood drives are scheduled for:

May 10th: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Yates County Office Building

May 15th: 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Himrod Fire Department

May 15th: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Benton Fire Department

May 16th: 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Branchport Fire Department

May 21st: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rushville United Methodist Church

May 22nd: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Penn Yan Academy

In Schuyler County:

May 24th: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Watkins Glen Community Center

Book a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

Thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts, all who come to donate April 29-May 31 will get a coupon for a free haircut by email. Plus, those who come to give through May 19 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two and VIP racing experience to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Races at Darlington Raceway Labor Day weekend, including entry to the Sport Clips racetrack hospitality tent and a $1,000 gift card. Additionally, those who come to give through May 19 will also get a bonus $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.

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