The American Red Cross says its national blood supply is at its lowest level in 15 years because of severe weather combined with a markedly slow summer of donations.

Can you help? Please come to Buncombe County Government’s blood drive and donate. Every pint of blood a donor gives can save three lives.

The drive is open to anyone qualified to give and it only takes around an hour.

Call Stacy Taylor at 258-3888, ext. 414 or go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code buncombecounty to schedule your appointment.

All presenting donors are automatically entered into a drawing to win a $3000 gift card!