Each day 600 units of blood need to be collected to adequately accommodate the demands of over 100 hospitals and clinics in 43 South Texas counties.

With the community blood supply always tenuous especially during the summertime, your help is needed. In order to maintain the supply, the community is encouraged to donate blood this summer.

Donate at the upcoming blood drive:

Blanco National Bank

Tuesday, July 7; 9:00am - Noon

416 Main St.

Donors must present identification. It is recommended to eat and drink before and after donating. Anyone 16 years old weighing 120 pounds (with a parental consent form), or at least 17 years old weighing 110 pounds, and in good general health can donate blood. You can learn more about blood, platelet, tissue, cord blood and marrow donation, or print a parental consent form at www.southtexasblood.org.