There's no better time to think about donating blood than the warm spring and summer days, Mrs. Bolick said. The Carolinas blood supplies are at dangerously low levels right now, with types O negative, O positive and B negative especially needed, she said.
Summer vacations increase summer travel, and more travel means more wrecks.
But fitting an hour to give blood takes a low priority this time of year, she said. Warmer weather also plays a major role. Only 6 percent of the American population donates blood. The local chapter has scheduled several blood collection drives, with Friday's date at Wal-Mart just added because of the severe need. All Rights Reserved.