David Rees attended the Saving Arizona blood drive to remind donors they are saving lives — just like 37 blood donors who saved his life when he battled cancer.
 More than 600 blood donors are needed this weekend at Vitalantâs Saving Arizona Blood drive.  While Christmas through New Yearâs Day is the lowest week of the year for blood donations, Arizona patients require more transfusions in January than during any other month. To meet increased patient needs, Arizonaâs largest blood drive has been extended to two days with east side and west side locations: Saturday, Jan. 2, 8 a.m. â 1 p.m. at Gila River ArenaÂ
and Sunday, Jan. 3, 7 a.m. â 4 p.m., at the Tempe Center for the Arts.Â
Appointments are recommended for social distancing: visit www.Vitalant.org/SaveAZ or call 1-877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825).