By donating blood at the Southern Door High School this Thursday, you can help keep the blood flowing to save lives at the Door County Medical Center.   According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood or platelets every two seconds.  The Red Cross supplies about 40 percent of the country’s blood, and the supply has dropped nearly 25 percent since last August.  American Red Cross Team Supervisor Dori Meneghini says the busy summer months cause an increased demand for blood, which can only last 42 days.  

 The Southern Door Student Council and the American Red Cross sponsor a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday in the high school gym. The next area blood drive will be from 1:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at the Algoma Youth Club. You can schedule your appointment to avoid waiting times by going to the American Red Cross website here.