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Blood drive helps community
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.The professionals from the Red Cross talk the volunteers through the blood donating process at the Red Cross Blood Drive at the Austintown library on Nov. 24.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.After the volunteers donated blood, they sat at a table where snacks and water were available for them to eat and drink.
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI
The Austintown library hosted a blood drive in partnership with the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross on Nov. 24.
The Red Cross set up their stations in the large meeting room at the Austintown library. Appointments were scheduled throughout the day from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.
The Mahoning Chapter of American Red Cross hosts several blood drives at the different libraries in Mahoning County.
The blood donations help out people in the community and in St. Elizabeth Hospital. There were water and snacks available for those who donated before and after their donation appointment.
Several stations were set up to accompany the volunteers while they donated blood. The professionals working the blood drive guided the volunteers through each step of the donation. They did their best to make the situation relaxing for those who were nervous.
For every one person who donates blood at this and other area blood drives, help can be given to up to three people in need.