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 </figure>American Red CrossIt may be the season of giving, but blood donations typically take a hit this time of year.Between busyness with holiday activities and the impacts of inclement weather and seasonal illnesses, collecting enough blood donations is typically a challenge in December. Add in a pandemic, and this season could be particularly tough.That’s why the American Red Cross is urging those who are feeling well to give the gift of life by&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcUhCBRb6TtLBWEBUqw6ksphR3CgU-2Br9dyNJIniqwyVk4tCN1pJAF8xwGvRHoS8DiPbUkpWg5G9KvKv37XVAuDDq9U1DcsN-2BW-2FP-2B74EH2lxMGibDkoeoKFGbOmPudm5zPuU-3DYqCO_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah21KHordUO1d7zhLCFR0YP4W2h34kGvaUJG9DcNaDLY4wTxXaVbw1sBFaBaBxdAvVXcnLz3hPmA-2F16G2AXEZlpUvOQPRMp-2FShfk-2F9k4snzuozR4QFapqasF2uqMnjf2xECoNy4IekS-2B-2F80UZE2GF-2BLPSKu3Zlwo3fNPvWrpxJ5daT-2FObkHKYKLwAruYzDtG6cmvGZstQxKR-2BS32J5N9vHCesaUVGvCYQI6aUegsznuCwNov9T-2BktoIJSofQ3-2FJf-2B3Y-2FBwBF4B-2FGvYZRnOfGvHFSbHEch49AykBDRzwXAyDzfkh-2BPQoqUi47yK9EJz8tRL8-3D" target="_blank">donating blood</a>&nbsp;this holiday season.The need for blood doesn’t stop for holidays. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 1 million blood transfusions will be given in the United States. Donations of all blood types are needed to ensure hospital shelves remain stocked to meet patient blood needs.Make your appointment to give blood with the Red Cross by downloading the&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcW0AWgbjPlOXwDMNzvwpJqgNAEfj-2F6QzWqOUlUOFSHpwA-3D-3DmYdw_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah21KHordUO1d7zhLCFR0YP4W2h34kGvaUJG9DcNaDLY4wTxXaVbw1sBFaBaBxdAvVXcnLz3hPmA-2F16G2AXEZlpUvOQPRMp-2FShfk-2F9k4snzuozR4QFapqasF2uqMnjf2xECoNy4IekS-2B-2F80UZE2GF-2BLP-2BeH5d7umFO-2B76l8jrJEkHseGLT94xOfmoTu9FkCTd9rHJE21bc8ftMF0aaMuCArOwZx-2BF8ZqzVCkgE4YHOrLwGi7y2EHqxmT4JQZKwPEIuVexLyfjDwkZrKXhO-2BNTZhEXl63HSCBwPTjKCxLPUELgYC5aehw-2BQICqqKa-2BnTbELY-3D" target="_blank">Red Cross Blood Donor App</a>, visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcUhCBRb6TtLBWEBUqw6ksphR3CgU-2Br9dyNJIniqwyVk4tCN1pJAF8xwGvRHoS8DiPbUkpWg5G9KvKv37XVAuDDq9U1DcsN-2BW-2FP-2B74EH2lxMGibDkoeoKFGbOmPudm5zPuU-3DyIDQ_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah21KHordUO1d7zhLCFR0YP4W2h34kGvaUJG9DcNaDLY4wTxXaVbw1sBFaBaBxdAvVXcnLz3hPmA-2F16G2AXEZlpUvOQPRMp-2FShfk-2F9k4snzuozR4QFapqasF2uqMnjf2xECoNy4IekS-2B-2F80UZE2GF-2BLPRvtMG-2Bet6-2Fit5l5lcG8SXziFw4kbRoord59PcQnLJv19oUrwM2KG7IGZ-2FfjlBhJzZL4CeQlpbFy5T3emZUr1QaTrZIDHCQTTwIurfSfK7Kz148Lq-2F96j6o5uN57bxULl-2Fud-2BCDkzgpBsTrfhX3jbZKmpnH-2Br5icUkUCbJkAJoFY-3D" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org</a>, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.Below&nbsp;is more information about upcoming blood donation&nbsp;opportunities in the community.&nbsp;<figure>
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Give the gift of life this holiday season during area blood drives