Whitefish Community Blood Drive at The Wave

The American Red Cross will host its summer Whitefish Community Blood Drive on Thursday, July 20, at The Wave – 1250 Baker Avenue – from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The entire donation process takes about an hour – including check-in, a brief health review, drawing the blood and snacks afterward. Make your appointment today and be part of something big.

Appointments are recommended and a blood donor card or a driver's license is required at check-in. To schedule your appointment for July 20, please call Jean at 406-862-4332 or go online to www.redcrossblood.org and search for blood drives in the 59937 area. Walk-in donors are always needed; however, there may be a short wait. It is recommended that you eat a hardy meal and drink plenty of water prior to giving blood. Snacks, water and juices will be provided for you at the blood drive.

Blood cannot be produced or manufactured; it can only come from generous donors like you. Every 27 minutes someone in Montana will need blood. Your donation will help accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell. The need is constant and the gratification is instant.

For further information about the American Red Cross Blood Donation Program and why blood donations are important, go to www.redcrossblood.org.