Lakeside Chautauqua will host community blood drives with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, June 2 and Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Wesley Lodge, 710 Central Ave.
Blood is routinely transfused to patients with cancer and other diseases, premature babies, organ transplant recipients and trauma victims, according to the Red Cross. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. According to the Red Cross, type O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely transfused to anyone and is often used to treat trauma patients.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Make an appointment online or call 1-800-RED CROS (1-800-733-2767). Thank you for saving a life!
