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Blood drive Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Fayetteville By JOHN
MUNFORD
Local residents are being encouraged to give blood Sunday, July 13, at a blood drive for the American Red Cross at the First United Methodist Church in Fayetteville from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The blood supply dwindles in the summer because schools aren't open to hold blood drives, and those donations account for a significant amount of the supply, according to Red Cross officials. Also, businesses that typically hold blood drives during the school year tend to slow down the pace in the summer because of employees taking vacation. Those planning to donate should set aside about an hour for the whole process, including registration, donation and recovery time with juice and cookies. Appointment times are available by calling the blood drive hotline at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or online at www.givelife.org. Interested persons who can't attend the blood drive can donate blood at the new donation center the Red Cross recently opened in Stockbridge. The center is located at 675 Southcrest Parkway in Suite 120, near the Garden Ridge home improvement store.
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