DURHAM (WTVD) On Monday, January 18
, Book Harvest held its 10th Annual Dream Big Book Drive and Community Celebration. Due to safety protocols, the drive was changed to a drive-through event. Long lines of cars were seen at Durham Central Park between Noon - 4 pm as the community joined together to donate new and gently used children s books.
Every participant received a new string backpack full of age-appropriate books for kids to take home. Popular children s book characters were also on hand to cheer on the attendees.
All donated books will be provided to children in Durham and beyond through the organization s numerous programs.
ABC11 Together - American Red Cross Blood Drive
January is National Blood Donor Month and thousands of people in North Carolina are in need of lifesaving care directly related to blood donations.
To aid those in need, ABC11 is joining with the American Red Cross and our partners at Radio One Raleigh for the ABC11 Together Blood Drive on Jan. 13. From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. you can register to donate at either the Crabtree Marriott in Raleigh or the Woodpeckers Stadium VIP Lounge in Fayetteville.
There is an urgent need. In just over a span of three months last year, the Red Cross experienced a cancellation loss of nearly 37,000 blood drives due to COVID-19 closings. Add to the fact that every 2 seconds someone needs a blood transfusion due to an accident, illness, or injury and the need is evident.