Community blood drive aims to save one life at time

Submitted / The Outlook

The American Red Cross needs to replenish its blood supplies after the holidays.

According to the American Red Cross’s website, the organization provides about 40 percent of the nation’s blood supply. However, three percent of eligible adults partake in blood donations. 

Jose Sanchez, American Red Cross Blood Services Account Manager for the Alabama and Central Gulf Coast District said it’s reasons like this why blood donors are important. 

Abigail Murphy is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To contact Abigail Murphy, email abigail.murphy@alexcityoutlook.com.