A blood drive is scheduled for on Wednesday, May 26, from noon–5 p.m. at the Iola Community Fitness & Aquatic Center. It is sponsored by the Iola Lions and American Red Cross.

Please make a reservation ahead of time. Due to Covid-19, walk-ins might not be accommodated. To make an appointment go to www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

To help ensure a successful donation experience, please drink an extra 16 ounces of water (and avoid excess caffeine) in the hours before donating.

Due to a recent development, vaccinated individuals are asked to bring their vaccination card to the blood drive and will be asked which vaccine they received. Individuals who do not know which manufacturer produced the vaccine they received, or who received a vaccine outside of the U.S., may be asked to wait two weeks before giving blood. If you have had the Moderna, J&J or Pfizer vaccine, and are feeling well on May 26, you can donate.

You also can donate even if you have not been vaccinated.