Suttons Bay, Michigan, May 17, 2023 – In conjunction with Versiti, the League of Women Voters of Leelanau County, and the Suttons Bay Community Church, a Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room of the Leelanau County Government Center in Suttons Bay.

Blood demand historically increases during the summer months.

· All blood types are needed, with type O positive and O negative most in demand.

o O positive is the most common blood type, while O negative blood is the universal type that can be received safely by all patients in emergencies when the blood type is not known.

o To maintain a safe blood supply, Versiti Blood Center Michigan needs 3,600 donors every week.

o Blood on the shelves TODAY will save lives TOMORROW

Versiti is offering a “Ride to Save Lives” Sweepstakes to all donors 18 yrs. + during the month of June. Donors will automatically be entered to win a 2023 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S (valued at 18k+), and there will be 2 winners randomly selected around July 5th.

Appointments are encouraged; please call 866-642-5663 or visit the following direct link for this collection: https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/151376