Blood drive slated today

A blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany this afternoon, May 23, and Hendrick Regional Blood Center (formerly Meek Blood Center) will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. 

Blood drives in Albany have been sponsored by the Kiwanis Club for over 20 years.

“We depend on volunteer blood donors to supply 100 percent of the blood that is used for patient care at 17 area hospitals,” said Frances Baker, who after many years as donor recruiter with the Hendrick Blood Center, is retiring at the end of June. 

The Kiwanis Club blood drives are scheduled roughly every eight weeks throughout the year. The next one is set for July 18.

Those who have eligibility questions can call 325-670-2880.