STURGIS — Sturgis Ambulance is teaming up with Vitalant to host a community blood drive on Thursday, October 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 1901 Ballpark Road, Sturgis.

All community members are encouraged to take part in this life-saving effort. Every donation helps ensure hospitals have the blood supplies they need for patients in emergencies, surgeries, and ongoing treatments. All blood types are urgently needed.

“Because of you, life doesn’t stop,” said organizers. “Your donation could make the difference for someone in our community or beyond.”

Appointments can be made online at www.donors.vitalant.org by entering the blood drive code sturgisambulance. Walk-ins are also welcome as time allows.

For help scheduling an appointment, contact Jennifer Ash at jash@vitalant.org or 605-858-1158. For general questions, call 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.

Let’s save lives together, Sturgis!