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Bloodworks NW hosts blood drive at Civic Field in Bellingham

2 days ago in Health and Wellness, Local

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BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Appointments are still available for an upcoming blood drive.

Bloodworks NW will be parking their mobile unit outside of Civic Field starting Tuesday at 9 a.m.

They’ll be accepting blood donations of any type, but they’re urgently in need of type O blood.

Additionally, folks who drive to the event can have their car battery’s health checked for free.

Appointments can be made online until they’re fully booked.

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