Ipswich Lions planning Blood Drive on August 21

The Ipswich Lions will sponsor a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 21.

The Blood Drive is planned from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Father Bormann Hall.

To make an appointment contact Jerald Brooks, 605-380-1925 or online at Vitalant.org. The Blood Drive code is Ipswich.

When you give blood with Vitalant, you have the potential to help hospital patients within the area and nationwide. There experienced team members can quickly deliver blood where it’s needed most.

Daily personal emergencies and ongoing medical needs of thousands of patients require a constant and ready blood supply. It’s the blood already on hospital shelves that saves lives.

Donating blood is safe and easy to do, but there are a few basic requirements to donate blood. If you're in good health and meet the general eligibility blood donation requirements, then you are likely able to give blood.