RUSSELL–The Russell Community Blood Drive will be held Thursday, July 31, from noon to 6 p.m. at Fossil Creek Inn and Suites.

Walk-ins are welcome or donors may can 1-800-RED-CROSS to make an appointment.

The drive goal is 50 pints of blood for the American Red Cross.

According to Donor Recruitment Representative Catherine Younger, Hays , the American Red Cross faces a looming blood shortage.  There have been 80,000 fewer donations than expected since May.  Donors of all blood types are urgently needed.