Lakes area communities host blood drives Donors are needed now to prevent further delays to patient care. Donors in July have options for a hat, gift card or chance to win gas for a year. Schedule an appointment to give blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 800-733-2767 or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Written By: Brainerd Dispatch | × Donors are needed now to prevent further delays to patient care. Upcoming blood donation opportunities include: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 9, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 6190 Fairview Road, Baxter,