Those interested in donating blood will have several chances to do so next week in the Brownwood area.

United Blood Services will have its Bloodmobile set up three different days next week accepting blood donations.

All donors will get a free t-shirt and snacks.

To make an appointment for these drives, go online to www.bloodhero.com or call United Blood Services toll free. That number is 1-800-756-0024.

The following times and locations will be available to give blood in Brownwood:

• 09/28/2009 02:30 PM – 06:30 PM – Victory Life Academy Bloodmobile 901 CC Woodson
• 09/30/2009 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM – RJSJCC Bloodmobile 700 FM 3254
• 10/02/2009 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM – CARE Nursing Center Bloodmobile 200 CR 616

United Blood Services has been this area’s non-profit community blood provider since 1956 and serves patients in 11 surrounding counties. The United Blood Services network is one of the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit blood service organizations, and is a founding member of America’s Blood Centers and the AABB.