Next local blood drive scheduled Oct. 12

By Melinda L. Lucas

A blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday, Oct. 12.

Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m.

The blood center depends on volunteer blood donors to supply 100 percent of the blood that is used for patient care at 17 area hospitals.

Blood center officials said that there is always a need for blood donors of all types. In particular, officials said those who have O+ and O- are needed.

Albany Kiwanis Club blood drives are scheduled roughly every eight weeks throughout the year, with the final one of this year on Dec. 7.

Those with questions can call 325-670-2880.