Help Save Lives And Make A Positive Impact This Year

Are you looking for a way to give back this year? Roll up your sleeves and help people in need at one of Columbus Community Hospital’s blood drives. By donating blood, you can help the community — in about an hour, you could save up to three lives.

Blood is a perishable product that can only come from generous blood donors, which is why the hospital hosts monthly blood drives. Appointments for whole blood and power red donations are between 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the hospital's Platte and Prairie conference rooms. You will need a valid driver's license or blood donation card at check-in.

"Donating blood is a unique way to give back to others because blood donations benefit a wide range of individuals," said Chelsea Kasik, volunteer coordinator at the hospital. "You're kind of like a 'secret' superhero. You don't know who your donation goes to, but you know you can save someone's life."

Below is a complete list of the 2023 in-house blood drives:

• Jan. 13, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Feb. 10, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

• March 10, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

• April 14, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

• May 12, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

• June 9, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

• July 14, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Aug. 11, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Sept. 8, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Oct. 13, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Nov. 10, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Dec. 8, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Please consider donating blood and making a difference in someone’s life.

To schedule an appointment, call Chelsea Kasik at 402-562-4791 or visit redcrossblood.org.