Red Cross needs help for Dorian victims

As the American Red Cross works around the clock supporting those impacted by Hurricane Dorian, providing food, shelter and comfort, individuals outside the affected areas are urged to help by giving blood or platelets to ensure patients in the storm’s path and around the country have access to lifesaving blood.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Alabama are: from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7, at Escambia County High School, located at 1215 Presley Street in Atmore, and from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 11, at Walmart, located at 3371 South Alabama Avenue...