You have another opportunity Tuesday morning and afternoon to donate blood in Columbia.
The American Red Cross’ central and northern Missouri chapter says donors of all blood types are encouraged to donate, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets. You can donate blood from 8:30 am until 3 pm today at the Red Cross’ Columbia blood donation center on South Providence.
The American Red Cross says more than a quarter of all blood products each year are used in critical care and emergency room cases, highlighting the importance of generous blood and platelet donors.