TIFTON — The American Red Cross has announced a critical need of blood and platelet donors and has several area blood drives set up over July to address this need.
In Tifton, drives will be July 12 from noon to 5 p.m. at American Legion Post 21 (located at 1224 Moore Hwy.); July 16 from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at Tifton Methodist Church (107 W. 12th St.); July 22 from 1-6 p.m. at Tifton Methodist Church and on July 23 from 2-6 p.m. at the Tifton Mall.
The Turner County Civic Center at Turner County High School has a blood drive July 11 from 2-6 p.m. Adel will host a blood drive July 18 from 2-6 p.m. at Adel Wesleyan Church, located at 214 S. Hutchinson St.
While the American Red Cross needs donors of all blood types, those with Type O blood are especially needed. Those wanting to donate blood or platelets can book a time by visiting redcrossblood.org, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or using the Red Cross’ app.
Those donating blood during July will receive a Fandango Movie Ticket through email to see the new movie, Twisters. While supplies last, those donating through July 14 will get a Twisters souvenir umbrella. July donors will also be entered into a contest win a 2025 Ram 1500 Big Horn. For more details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Twisters.