41NBC Thanksgiving Blood Drive set for this week

The blood drive will be from November 26 - 29 at various locations across Middle Georgia.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 41NBC Thanksgiving Blood Drive will take place November 26 through November 29 at various locations across Middle Georgia.

The Red Cross says that there is a drop in blood donation appointments during the holiday season.

Due to extreme heat over the Summer, Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Milton, there is a large demand for blood donations.

According to the Red Cross, seasonal illness, winter weather, and the upcoming holidays often lead to lower appointment numbers and decreased donor turnout.

 41NBC Thanksgiving Blood Drive dates and locations:

• November 26: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at The Club at Lake Sinclair, 3700 Sinclair Dam Road NE, Milledgeville
• November 27: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Houston County Galleria, 2950 Watson Boulevard, Centerville
• November 27: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at American Red Cross, 6080 Lakeside Commons Drive Suite B, Macon
• November 29: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, 1826 Veterans Boulevard, Dublin
• November 29: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at American Red Cross, 6080 Lakeside Commons Drive, Suite B, Macon
• November 29: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, 307 Pecan Lane, Gray
• November 29: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Sardis-Heard Funerals and Cremation Center, 6125 Houston Rd., Macon

Anyone who donates blood, platelets, or AB Elite plasma from November 18 to December 8, will receive two pairs of custom FRIENDS + Red Cross socks, while supplies last.

You can make an appointment by downloading the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Use the sponsor code 41NBC when you sign up.