Upcoming summer blood drives in the Southern Tier
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — If people around the Southern Tier are looking to support a good cause and potentially save lives, a blood drive on Tuesday in both Elmira and Corning may be a good place to start.
The Red Cross and WETM 'Summer Blood Drive' is set to take place on Tuesday, June 17, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at two locations in the Southern Tier.
USW Local 1000, located at 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza in the City of Corning
Clarion Inn Elmira, located at 1760 East Water Street in the City of Elmira
If people would like to sign up to donate, they can do so by visiting the American Red Cross Website.
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