The Community Blood Center will host a blood drive to benefit hospital patients in Douglas County.

According to the Community Blood Center, last year 28,000 individuals in the region needed a blood transfusion. The year, the local needs are expected to rise. The center must collect at least 580 pints of blood daily to meet the needs of the area.

A blood drive will be hosted by the Lecompton community. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 20 people can visit Lecompton United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall, 402 Elmore, to make a blood donation. To make an appointment visit www.esavealifenow.org and use sponsor code lecomptoncomm, or call 887-6326.

From 8 a.m. to noon June 21, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical will host a blood drive in the Blood Vessel, 1911 Stewart Ave. To make an appointment online use sponsor code lawrencefiremedical, or call 830-7021.

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 23, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will host a blood drive in the Emergency Management Conference Room, 111 E. 11th St. To make an appointment online use sponsor code dgcosheriff, or call 832-5204.

From 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 26, Lawrence Memorial Hospital will host a blood drive in Jayhawk Auditorium, 325 Maine. To make an appointment online use sponsor code lawrencehosp, or call 749-6176.