Blood centers need O Negative

Florida's Blood Centers, the local blood bank, is asking for donations immediately. Many blood types are needed, especially O Negative. Each donation will likely be transfused into a patient in a local hospital within 48 hours, and will benefit people needing routine surgeries, trauma patients and cancers patients to name a few. FBC is currently at a 3 day supply of blood.

The public is encouraged to call 1-888-9DONATE for center locations to make a donation. Check out eligibility questions at www.floridasbloodcenters. org

Donors can be as young as 16 and should weight at least 102 pounds. There is no upper age limit.