The holidays are typically a difficult time for the blood supply because of travel, family commitments, bad weather and illness, but the need for donated blood doesn’t take a break! Last year, Bloodworks Northwest saw one of the most severe post-Thanksgiving blood inventory crises in years, lasting throughout the holiday season – and they are doing all they can to avoid that this year. We need your help. Any donation will ensure area hospitals have what they need.

San Juan Island Blood Drive: 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14, Mullis Community Senior Center

Orcas Blood Drive: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, Fire Station

Lopez Island Blood Drive: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16 (closed 1:30-2:30 p.m.), Community Church in the village

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please contact Sasha Seiden at Sashas@bloodworksnw.org or 527-3651.