Local residents have a few upcoming opportunities to give blood and help the American Red Cross help community members in need.
Crossway Community Church in Valencia is hosting a blood drive Monday from 1 to 6:30 p.m. Then on Tuesday, blood drives will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Cranberry Township from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. as well as at the Cranberry Elks Lodge from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
All donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies to identify convalescent plasma to help patients dealing with severe COVID.
Those interested or able to donate are asked to make an appointment by downloading the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.