Community blood drive to be held July 21 Submitted story Summer is a challenging time for maintaining the blood supply. Help prevent a shortage by donating at the Champaign County monthly community blood drive Wednesday, July 21 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Champaign County Community Center, 1512 S. US Hwy. 68, Urbana. Appointments are encouraged and walk-ins are accepted as space allows. Schedule online at www.DonorTime.com or call (937) 461-3220. Everyone who registers to donate with Community Blood Center will receive the new edition “Blood Donors are the GOAT – Greatest of All Time” t-shirt. Many corporate and community blood drives have not returned to full size and frequency due to continued COVID-19 restrictions by their sponsors. Meanwhile the community is seeing a full return to the traditional summer activities and vacation travel that distract people from donating. Demand for blood rises during the summer as emergency room usage increases.