Winter weather knocks down blood donations

Bad weather in winter tends to have a corresponding effect on the numbers of blood donors, but the blood collection center for the Golden Corner says you can counteract that by stepping forward to help ensure an adequate blood supply.  Donating blood is considered a civic duty, as Prisma Health Oconee Memorial and nearby hospitals rely on the region’s Blood Connection to supply.  You can find a Blood Connection center near you by visiting thebloodconnection.org/centers.  To find a mobile blood drive, visit the website, also.  You can schedule a convalescent blood donation by calling 864/751-1168.