Fall Whitefish community blood drive

The American Red Cross will host its fall Whitefish Community Blood Drive on Thursday, Sept. 19, at The WAVE at 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 afterwards.  

Appointments are recommended and a blood donor card or a driver’s license is required at check-in. To schedule your appointment for Sept. 19, please call Merry Lynn at 406-250- 0146 or go to www.redcrossblood.org and search for blood drives in the Whitefish zip code. Walk-in donors are welcome but there may be a short wait. 

It is suggested that people 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. 

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