Blood is needed by someone every two seconds in the United States. Volunteer donors are the only source of life-saving blood. Anyone age 17 years or older, who weighs at least 110 pounds and who is generally in good health, is eligible to donate. A person can safely donate blood every 56 days. To schedule an appointment, donors should call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (448-3543) or visit www.redcrossblood.org

Upcoming blood drives in Fayette County: Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone

• 10/3/07: 8a.m.-1p.m., Starrs Mill High School, 195 Panther Path

• 10/5/07: 9:30a.m.-7:30p.m., Peachtree City- Gathering Place, 203 Mcintosh Trail

• 10/7/07: 8a.m.-1p.m., Fayetteville First UMC, 170 E. Lanier Ave. (Fayetteville)

• 10/10/07: 2:30-7:30p.m., First Christian Church of Tyrone, 294 Jenkins Road