Giving blood is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to make a direct, life-saving impact in someone else’s life. A single donation can help multiple patients-People undergoing surgery, trauma victims, cancer patients and those with chronic illness wo depend on regular transfusions to survive. Blood cannot be manufactured; it can only come from donors, which means every contribution matter. It’s a small act that takes little time but offers immeasurable value-turning and ordinary day into an opportunity to be someone’s lifeline. An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Duluth First UMC from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13th, in the Dorothy L. Rainey Fellowship Hall. Please consider donating blood. Blood donors (especially type O) are needed to give to prevent a shortage. Patients need your help now! To schedule an appointment: Visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code dufumc; Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767); Contact Tracy Brinker by e-mail at tbrinker@duluthumc.org, or call 770-476-3776, ext. 112. Last, but not least, be a “walk-in” on Blood Drive Day. Please eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids prior to your donation. All donors will receive a $20 eGift Card, thanks to Amazon! Please go to rcblood.org/Amazon for additional information.