Donating Blood We all expect blood to be there for us and for our family when the need arises. But barely a fraction of those who can give do. Yet sooner or later, virtually all of us will face a time of great vulnerability in which we will need blood. Blood is needed for emergencies and for people who have cancer, blood disorders, sickle cell, anemia and other illnesses. Some people need regular blood transfusions to live. Imagine if giving blood was part of everyone's life. Something you did on a regular basis, like eating at your favorite restaurant. What kind of difference would that make? For nearly 5 million people who receive blood transfusions every year, your donation can make the difference between life and death. The Regional Blood Center for our area is located at the Lowery Blood Center 401 S. Monroe, Little Rock, AR. The phone number is 501-614-4430. Please make blood donation a regular part of your life. American Red Cross, Ouachita Area Chapter 104 Blackstone Court P.O. Box 1362 Hot Springs, Arkansas 71902 Phone:  501-623-9321 Fax: 501-623-8499 Email:  arcgcc@swbell.net