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Red Cross holds
blood drive in July
 

July 11, 2007

The American Red Cross reports that blood donations are down in recent weeks.

Upcoming blood drives are scheduled in the Gorge to help build up the regional blood supply.

n July 23, 1 to 6 p.m., Hood River Inn; contact Margo Parker, (541) 387-3669

n July 24, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Christ the King Lutheran Church, Goldendale; contact Maggie Teeter, (509) 773-5313

n July 25, 1 to 6 p.m., St. Peter’s Catholic Parish Center, The Dalles; contact Linda Holcomb, (541) 296-9322

n July 26, 2 to 7 p.m., Latter Day Saints Church, Stevenson; contact Dan Black (509) 427-7478

n Thursday, July 26, 2 to 7 p.m., Latter Day Saints Church, White Salmon; contact Sherril Webberley, (509) 395-9341.

Donors are encouraged to make an appointment. Donors must meet minimum age requirements (16-year-olds in Oregon need parental consent; in Washington, 16- and 17-year-olds need parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health. They can donate whole blood every eight weeks.