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Blood Donations Needed In Connecticut

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Due to a low supply of blood in Connecticut, the American Red Cross has announced an emergency plea for donations, WTNH is reporting.

According to the article, the organization seeks donations of all blood types but is particularly in need of O positive, O negative, B negative and A negative.

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The Red Cross website offers a search option for interested donors to find upcoming blood drives in their area. 

Here are some drives coming up near Ledyard:

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  • Friday, June 29 - 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London
  • Thursday, July 5 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Coca-Cola Bottling of S.E. New Engand in Waterford
  • Friday, July 6 - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich
  • Monday, July 9 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Regional Multicultural Magnet School in New London
  • Friday, July 13 - 1 to 6 p.m. at the Waterford Town Hall in Waterford
  • Thursday, July 19 - 1 to 6 p.m. at the Groton City Municipal Building in Groton
  • Tuesday, July 24 - 1 to 6 p.m. at the Hoxie Firehouse in Mystic

Those interested in donating can sign up for an appointment by calling 800-RED-CROSS.

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