City of Mission Viejo hosting Red Cross Blood Drive Sept. 16

The City of Mission Viejo is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, Sept 16.

The blood drive is from noon to 6 p.m. in the Saddleback Room at the Mission Viejo Civic Center at 200 Civic Center.

To schedule an appointment, visit http://www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: COMV. Walk-ins are welcome, too.

Since every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood, the Red Cross is always in need of blood. One donation can essentially save up to three lives, according the organization.

The American Red Cross also offers a “RapidPass” that allows blood donors to help save lives in less time. Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass for more information.