Following round after round of snow, freezing rain and arctic cold in many parts of the country, the American Red Cross has an urgent need for eligible blood donors to give now to help restock its shelves.

March storms forced the cancellation of more than 200 blood drives, resulting in nearly 7,000 uncollected blood and platelet donations. This shortfall follows more than 26,400 uncollected blood and platelet donations in February due to severe weather across 27 states.

Several area blood drives will be held this month. Walk-ins are welcome.

3-17-15
Phillipsburg Community
4-H Building
N Hwy 183
Noon – 6 pm

3-18-15
Quinter Community
Church of the Brethren
700 Grant
Noon – 5:30 pm

3-19-15
Wakeeney Community
United Methodist Church
500 Summit Ave
Noon – 6 pm

3-24 & 25-15
FHSU-Hays
Memorial Union
600 Park St.
11am – 5 pm
9 am – 3 pm

3-25-15
Northwest Kansas Tech College Goodland
Student Lounge
1209 Harrison
9 am – 3 pa

3-26-15
Hays Medical Center
Hadley Rooms
2200 Canterbury
11 am – 5 pm

3-26-15
Norton Community
Sponsored by Norton High School
Norton JH Gym
513 W. Wilberforce
8 am – 3 pm

All donations collected help the Norton High School earn a scholarship from the American Red Cross.