The following information was submitted by the City of Troy.

To supplement critically low blood supplies in the area, the City of Troy is sponsoring two Red Cross blood drives on Thursday, Dec. 27 and Friday, Dec. 28 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Troy Community Center (Room 304 & 305), 3179 Livernois. 

Call 313-549-7058 now to schedule an appointment.  You may also sign up by visiting www.redcrossblood.org – the access code for the site is troy.

Walk-ins are welcome, but a photo ID or Red Cross Donor Card will be required at the time of donation.  Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh more than 110 pounds, and be in good general health to donate.

“The blood needs of our community can only be met by support from volunteer blood donors,” City of Troy Community Affairs Director Cindy Stewart said.  “Donations are critical for burn victims, open-heart surgeries, some chemotherapy and leukemia patients, and disaster relief.  One donation can help save the lives of up to three people."

For over 90 years, the American Red Cross-Southeastern Michigan Chapter has served the people of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.  For more information about the organization, visit semredcross.org.