Blood drive continues
during holidays

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Star-Bulletin staff

Residents can help prevent a dangerous drop in the state's blood supply over the holidays by donating at one of a number of locations next month.

"The holidays are tough on the state's blood supply, and this year will be no exception," said Dr. Robyn Yim, Blood Bank of Hawaii president and medical director.

She said donor turnout usually is low as people get busy with holiday activities and vacation plans, but "the need for blood never stops."

Blood drives will be held as follows:

>> Dec. 2, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., University of Hawaii-Manoa School of Law

>> Dec. 7, 1 to 5 p.m., Times Super Market-Kaneohe

>> Dec. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kapiolani Community College

>> Dec. 14, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Town Center of Mililani

>> Dec. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kahala Mall

>> Dec. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Waikele Center

>> Dec. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wallace Theatres-Enchanted Lake

>> Dec. 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Town Center of Mililani

>> Dec. 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sam's Club (Pearl Highlands Shopping Center)

Donors must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh 110 pounds or more and have a valid photo ID.

To make an appointment or get more information, call 800-372-9966 or see www.bbh.org.