Blood donations nationwide tend to decrease as donors become busy with vacations and other summer activities.

The Community Blood Center is sponsoring a blood drive on Thursday, June 1 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Shriver Center Heritage Room.

Appointments are encouraged. Call 800-388-4483 for an appointment or visit www.donortime.com using sponsor code 323.

Ask a friend to join you and save 2 lives!