Duluth First UMC is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, April 19th, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Dorothy L. Rainey Fellowship Hall. To help prevent blood shortages, the Red Cross encourages those who are eligible to commit to donating blood on a regular basis. Patients are counting on the kindness and generosity of blood donors. You are invited to roll up a sleeve on to help ensure people receive the care they need. If you are already committed to giving a gift of life, please: Make an appointment online by visiting the American Red Cross’ website at www. redcrossblood.org and entering dufumc in the sponsor code box; Make an appointment by calling 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767); Contact Tracy Brinker by e-mail at tbrinker@ duluthumc.org, or by calling 770-476 3776, ext. 112; Last, but not least, as a “walk-in” on Blood Drive Day.