Residents can donate blood Dec. 18 at the Martin County Public Library-Collier Center in Inez. The Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) drive will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gymnasium.
Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health, show a photo ID and meet additional requirements. Sixteen-year-old donors must have a signed parental permission slip. Find the permission slip at kybloodcenter.org.
Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800-775-2522.
All donors will receive a KBC T-shirt for donating blood.