Blood drive to be held March 21 at American Legion

Community Blood Center’s “Blood Donor — Difference Maker” T-shirt for anyone who registers to donate between March 20 through April 29

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SIDNEY — Make a difference in the life of a patient in need of blood by donating at the Sidney community blood drive Tuesday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 217, 1265 N. Fourth St., Sidney.

Make an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com, call 937-461-3220, or use the new Donor Time app.

Everyone who registers to donate with CBC March 20 thru April 29 will receive the “Blood Donor – Difference Maker” T-shirt.

Celebrate “Hoops Madness” with Community Blood Center. Everyone who registers to donate at any CBC blood drive or the Dayton CBC Donation Center March 13 thru April 1 is automatically entered in the three weekly drawings to win a YETI Hopper Flip Cooler.

Save time when you donate by downloading the Donor Time app. You can also use “DonorXPress” to complete the donor questionnaire before arriving at a blood drive. Find DonorXPress on the Donor Time App or at www.givingblood.org/donorxpress.

Blood donation requirements: donors are required to provide a photo ID that includes their full name. Past CBC donors are also asked to bring their CBC donor ID card. Donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 years old with parental consent: form available at www.givingblood.org or at the Dayton CBC and mobile blood drive locations), weigh a minimum of 110 pounds (you may have to weigh more depending on your height), and be in good physical health. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) changes blood donor eligibility guidelines periodically. Individuals with eligibility questions can email [email protected] or call 937-461-3220. Make an appointment at www.DonorTime.com.

Community Blood Center/Community Tissue Services is an independent, not-for-profit organization. Community Blood Center provides blood products to partner hospitals and health centers within its 18-county service area of western Ohio and eastern Indiana and to select hospitals and blood centers outside the region. For more information visit www.givingblood.org.