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Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016 — The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the lifesaving gift of a blood donation in December, a time when 
donations decline but the needs of patients remain steady.
Donors of all blood types are needed this holiday season to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients. To encourage donations, all those who come to donate Dec. 22, 2016, through Jan. 8, 2017, will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.
The following Nelson County locations are scheduled for blood drives:
Walmart, 3795 E. John Rowan Blvd. Bardstown
Dec. 23, 2016, 2-7 p.m.
Dec. 31, 2016, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Kroger, 102 W. John Rowan Blvd. Bardstown
Dec. 29, 2016, 1-6:30 p.m.
To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to save time when donating.
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