Blood drive is Sept. 27, 28

The "Heroes Unite, It's About Life" campaign is coming to an end for the Siouxland Community Blood Bank, but donors in Vermillion still have the opportunity to give blood.

Blood drives will be held Wednesday, Sept. 27 and Thursday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at Julian Hall on the USD campus.

To be eligible to donate blood individuals must be at least 17 years of age; however there is no upper age limit as long as the donor is in good health. In addition donors need to weigh at least 110 pounds and have not donated whole blood in the past 56 days. A photo I.D. is required at the time of registration.

For more information about "Heroes Unite, It's About Life," the Siouxland Community Blood Bank or blood drives in the area, call 712-252-4208 or 800-798-4208 or visit www.siouxlandbloodbank.org.

The "Heroes Unite, It's About Life" program began May 1 and will run through Sept. 30.