MEDIC Regional Blood Center’s annual competition against LifeSouth Blood Center out of Florida is underway and Medic is beating them 411 units to 287 in the first day.

All eligible donors are encouraged to donate through Friday.

Blood donors will receive a special edition t-shirt while supplies last and several coupons to area organizations.

Also, there is still a critical need for O- and O+ blood types and Medic hopes this event will help get those levels stabilized.

Please go to https://medicblood.org/ to schedule your appointment, walk-ins are welcome.