Sycamore and Steubenville High to hold blood drive

The Sycamore Youth Center and Steubenville High School will host a much-needed blood drive on August 12 from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. in the high school gymnasium.

Due to a drop in blood donations during the summer, the American Red Cross is particularly seeking donors with Type O positive, O negative, and B negative blood. Those who donate before August 28 will receive a $15 e-gift card, while successful donors will also get free A1C diabetes testing. Bobbyjon Bauman, executive director of Sycamore, highlighted the drive as a crucial opportunity for the community to come together and support local healthcare needs. Principal Aaron Newman hopes to see strong attendance from students and families at the event. Sharon Kesselring, a Red Cross area representative, stressed that every two seconds, someone in the U.

S. requires blood, underscoring the urgency of the drive. This initiative is part of Sycamore Youth Center’s broader efforts to promote education and service in the Ohio Valley. For more information or to schedule an appointment, individuals can visit redcrossblood. org and use the code “Sycamore.