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A man donates blood at a blood drive this summer in Escanaba. Even though the holidays are approaching and the country is still in the grips of a pandemic, the need foe blood and blood donors has not decreased. Healthy individuals are urged to give the gift of life by donating blood. Upcomng opportunities to donate blood include: Escanaba – Dec. 1: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Delta Plaza Mall and Dec. 9: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Delta Schoolcraft ISD, 2525 3rd Avenue S.; Powers – Dec. 16: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., North Central High School; Stephenson – Dec. 17: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Stephenson High School