Our next American Red Cross Blood Drive is coming up on December 14, 2:3-7:30 During the holiday season there is typically a decrease in blood donations, making it even more important to “Give the Gift of Life” at this time of year. Appointments are not required, but are recommended. You can schedule an appointment by going to redcrossblood.org and entering "Pitman Road" into the sponsorship code box. You have the option of giving “Power Red” which is similar to a whole blood donation, except a special machine is used to allow you to donate two units of red blood cells during one donation while returning your plasma and platelets to you.