This Thursday News13 teamed up with the American Red Cross for blood drives at the Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach and Magnolia Mall in Florence.
In total 128 units of blood were donated, 95 units in Myrtle Beach and 33 units in Florence.
The need for blood right now is critical. “We have just issued an urgent appeal for blood.” Said Meg Heath with the American Red Cross. “Coming off the holidays, we just did not collect as much as we needed to. So, this is a real critical time for all blood types to come out and see us.”
New13 and the American Red Cross would like to thank everyone who came out to the blood drive.
If you missed the blood drive and would still like to donate you can schedule an appointment to donate by using the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
News13 and the American Red Cross team up several times a year to host blood drives. the next one is scheduled for June.