Season of Giving: Local Blood Drives Offer the Gift of Life This December

As Cedar Springs families gather for the holidays, our community has a special opportunity to give a gift that truly matters: the gift of life. Blood donations help hospital patients spend more holidays with the people they love, including neighbors facing surgery, cancer treatment, traumatic injuries, and chronic conditions. Blood on the shelves today saves lives tomorrow, and every donation helps keep patients strong.

Versiti is hosting several local drives this month, making it easy to roll up your sleeve and make a difference:

Cedar Springs Community Blood Drive at the Cedar Springs Area Donor Site — Library, Community Room

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sign up: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11599795

Howard City Blood Drive — Timothy C. Hauenstein–Reynold Community Room, 117 W. Williams St., Howard City

Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All donors receive a $25 e-gift card.

Sign up: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11628142

Cedar Springs Brewery Blood Drive — Cedar Springs Brewery (Bus)

Friday, December 27, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

All donors receive a $25 e-gift card.

Sign up: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11596864

Appointments are encouraged to ensure a smooth experience and to help the blood center plan staffing. Walk-ins are often welcome as capacity allows. First-time and returning donors can schedule online through the links above; guests may register without creating an account.

Most healthy adults can donate whole blood roughly every 56 days. The process typically takes about an hour from check-in to post-donation refreshments. Bring a photo ID, eat a nutritious meal beforehand, and stay hydrated.

This season, consider adding a blood donation to your holiday traditions. A single donation can help save more than one life. It's an extraordinary impact made possible by ordinary neighbors stepping up for one another.