Amid a critically low blood supply, the American Red Cross will be setting up shop at multiple spots along the Mississippi Gulf Coast later this month.
From Tuesday, August 20 through Thursday, August 29, a Katrina Blood Drive will be held in honor of those who lost their lives 19 years ago as well as the individuals who survived the massive storm and helped rebuild the Gulf Coast.
Officials are hopeful that blood donations will reduce delays in critical medical care to vulnerable patients. Donation sites hosted by the American Red Cross will be held at the following locations:
Tuesday, August 20
Central Bible Church (2005 Longfellow Rd. Bay St. Louis, Miss. 39250)
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, August 22
City of Pascagoula (1912 Live Oak Rd. Pascagoula, Miss. 39568)
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, August 22
Pass Christian (315 Clark Ave. Pass Christian, Miss. 39571)
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, August 23
Mandal GMC/BMW (11290 Mandal Pkwy. D’Iberville, Miss. 39540)
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, August 26 and Tuesday, August 27
Edgewater Mall (2600 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, Miss. 39531)
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, August 28
Biloxi Shuckers (105 Cailavet St. Biloxi, Miss. 39530)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday, August 29
Ocean Springs Civic Center (3730 Bienville Blvd. Ocean Springs, Miss. 39564)
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
All presenting donors will receive a commemorative t-shirt while supplies last. Find out more about how to donate by clicking here.
