Blood Drive sponsored by Sears

Sears is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 24, at 3060 Clarksville St. in the parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Rhonda Brown at (903) 737-2100.

Visit carterbloodcare.org and click ‘give life’ to hear personal stories about lives affected by blood transfusions. Additionally, share a personal experience of your own by emailing Carter BloodCare at TellUsYourStory@carterbloodcare.org.

Remember to eat a nutritious meal and drink plenty of water at least an hour before giving blood. All donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, feel well on the day of donation, and present a government-issued photo ID each time they give blood.

Potential blood donors may volunteer beginning at age 16 with parental consent; 17-year-olds may give independently and there is no upper age limit for donating blood. For more information on donor eligibility and to make an appointment, call 1-800-366-2834 or visit carterbloodcare.org.