As many gather for Thanksgiving celebrations with family and friends, the American Red Cross urges donors to shake up their holiday traditions and plan a time to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks.
Blood and platelet donations tend to drop more than 20% during holiday weeks, including the days around Thanksgiving. Seasonal illness and the threat of winter weather can add more concern during a time of year that is traditionally hard on the nation’s blood supply.
The City of Bennington will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday, November 27th from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Fire Department Training Room. Walk-ins are welcome, those who would like to schedule an appointment can do so by calling 785-416-0208.
