In response to the blood shortage crisis, governors across the United States, including Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, have united to declare Blood Donation Day.
Gov. Sandoval proclaimed Sept. 5 Nevada Blood Donation Day. National Blood Donation Week is Sept. 3-10.
Dozens of blood drives are planned in Northern Nevada.
United Blood Services, 256 E. Winnie Lane, is hosting the following five events: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 5; 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 7; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 8; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 9 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 10.
Blood donations will also be taken from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 8 during the Special Olympics Benefit Day event at Max Casino, 900 S. Carson St.
Calvary Chapel of Carson City, 1635 Clearview Drive, will be hosting a drive from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 9.
To give blood in Minden, stop by Aspire Academy High School, 1680 Bently Parkway, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6.
The Fernley Farmers Market is also hosting a drive from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 5. It’s located at 605 Silverlace Blvd. in Fernley.
For information and a complete list of blood donation locations, go to www.bloodhero.com, or call 866-985-0598.