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Blood donation events in Lebanon

The American Red Cross needs people of all races and ethnicities to give blood to help ensure a blood supply as diverse as the patients who depend on it.

Blood donation events are planned on Sept. 19 and 29 in Lebanon. The Sept. 19 event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. at Safeway, 1983 Main St. The Sept. 29 event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Highway.

Blood drives are also essential in helping ensure blood is available for patients this winter.

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