Helena-area community briefs: Blood donations, holiday cruise, school grants  Helena Independent Record

Community blood center in urgent need of donations  Live 5 News WCSC

Qatar Blood Services encourages citizens and residents to donate blood  The Peninsula Qatar

Andhra Pradesh: 500 units of blood sent to Telangana Red Cross  The New Indian Express

Blood banks struggle to find new donors in Mysuru  Times of India

‘The need is constant:’ West Virginia residents contribute to area’s largest regional blood drive Wednesday  WV News

LifeSouth is giving away ornaments when you donate blood  ActionNewsJax.com

Inspired by a stranger, Portland man tries to donate a kidney to help a friend  NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ

West Virginia residents line up to donate blood on Wednesday at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg  WV News

Blood donation scheduled in Miller City  LimaOhio.com