Richmond Beach Blood Drive Saturday for Hurricane Dorian relief

Give blood Saturday

By Tom Petersen

The Bloodworks Northwest mobile unit will be in Richmond Beach Saturday, September 7, from 10am to noon and 1pm to 4pm.

Blood supplies are low, as they often are at the end of summer and after a holiday weekend, but this week things are critical as blood services across the nation have rushed what they can spare to the areas affected by Hurricane Dorian.

People who donated in Richmond Beach in July are eligible to donate again. The many first-timers who have come to the RB Drive in 2019 are encouraged to return for another helping of cookies and juice! 

And you back-to-schoolers . . . did you know that if you are between 16 and 18 and over 125 pounds, you can donate with parent permission AND earn a Volunteer Hour from Shorewood High? Just bring your form, along with photo ID (like everyone else).

The Bloodmobile parks at the corner of Richmond Beach Road and 20th Ave NW, in front of the Shoreline Fire Safety Center. Appointments can be made online but walk-ups are welcome and needed!