American Red Cross hosting blood drive Thursday

The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive tomorrow in Columbus.

According to the agency, those who participate by donating blood by the end of April will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. Those who donate between May 1st and 17th will receive a $20 Amazon gift card by mail.

Tomorrow’s appointment will be from 2:15 to 6 p.m. at Bartholomew County Public Library’s East Side Branch at 421 McClure Road.

Other upcoming local blood drives include from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 13th at The Commons on Washington Street and from 12 to 5 p.m. on May 15th at Columbus Municipal Airport on Ray Boll Boulevard.

You can schedule an appointment to give through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).