Largest Blood Drive In Blair County Set For July 18

Donate blood this summer with the American Red Cross, Seven Mountains Media and WTAJ at the 35th Annual Blair Media Blood Blitz. The blood drive will be held on Tuesday, July 18, at the Altoona Area Junior High School Fieldhouse (1400 7th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The 10-hour event is the largest blood drive in Blair County with a goal to collect more than 180 units of blood.

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Donors can help save a life in just one hour. As a thank-you, everyone who comes to give blood will receive an exclusive Shark Week t-shirt from D...