10/30/12 - Livingston County residents are being encouraged to take part in a Halloween blood drive to not only save lives in the local community but help patients across the country and offset a large shortage of donations. The Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross says the situation on the East Coast has caused the cancellation of a number of blood drives in some very populated areas, resulting in a significant shortage of blood and platelet donations. Executive Director Renee Wyatt with the local chapter tells WHMI they encourage local residents to take part in any drive and make a donation because the shortage will likely continue for the next few weeks. The Halloween drive will take place in the lower level of the local chapter offices, located off of Grand River in Howell from 11:30am until 5:15pm.Wyatt says all blood types are needed and individuals can call 1-800-RED CROSS or online through the link below to make an appointment. Walk-in donors are also welcome. (JM)
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