Blood Donors Needed

When an emergency strikes, the city wants to be prepared. That's why the Red Cross is asking folks to donate blood.<br/><br/>As part of National Preparedness Month, the American Red Cross is partnering

Thursday, August 30th 2007, 5:00 pm

By: News On 6

When an emergency strikes, the city wants to be prepared. That's why the Red Cross is asking folks to donate blood.

As part of National Preparedness Month, the American Red Cross is partnering with the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security to host a blood drive. Health officials say collecting blood is an important part of the nation's security.

On Thursday, News On 6 meteorologist Dick Faurot rolled up his sleeves.

â€œDick is one of our very faithful apheresis donors, that means he gives platelets and platelets are a part of the blood that cancer patients usually need,â€ said Nellie Kelly with the American Red Cross.

If you'd like to donate, you can make an appointment by calling 1-800-GIVELIFE.

Watch the video: Red Cross Asking For Donors