Blood Needed After Las Vegas Shootings, Hurricanes

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — In the wake of the Las Vegas shootings and multiple hurricanes, the ongoing need for blood is intense around the country. Rochester Hills is planning on doing something about it by hosting a Community Blood Drive on Oct. 24.

“These donations will be used to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters big and small,” states Mayor Bryan K. Barnett. “We are proud to host this event and provide residents with this opportunity to help those who have been affected by tragedies like the Las Vegas shootings and recent hurricanes.”

The event will take place at Rochester Hills City Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rochester Hills City Hall is located at 1000 Rochester Hills Drive. To schedule an appointment, please call (313) 530-0375 or log onto redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: Rochesterhills

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