Health
July 16, 2020 by Staff Report

Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors this summer, as the Covid-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented supply challenges amid this uncertain environment.

Bloodmobile

Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors this summer, as the Covid-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented supply challenges amid this uncertain environment.

Donation appointments can be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-733-2767.

July 18, Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman, 2-8 p.m.

July 27, Geauga Library Administrative Building, 12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

July 29, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, 602 South St., Claridon Township, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

July 30, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 10-6 p.m.

Help For Mental Illness

Geauga County National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers support, education and advocacy for those affected by mental illness.

The virtual kick0ff for NAMI Walks Geauga County Miles for Mental Health & Wellness is July 23 from 7-8 p.m. Registration is required. The virtual walk will be held Sept. 19.

In-person support groups have resumed at the NAMI Geauga office located at 8389 Mayfield Road, Suite A-2 in Chester Township. Virtual options are still available. Registration is required.

For more information, or to register for the programs, visit namigeauga.org, call 440-286-6264 or email admin@namigeauga.org.

LGRC Ride For Recovery

Aug. 30

Register today for Lake-Geauga Recovery Center’s fourth annual Ride for Recovery. The ride starts and ends at Bike Ohio, 8576 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls. Registration begins at 7 a.m.

Ride is $30 per person. Children must be 12 or older to ride. Children under 18 must have signed parental consent. Riders must wear helmets.

Register online at www.wizathon.com/lgrc-ride-for-recovery.

For information or to become a sponsor, call John Keller, chief development officer, at 440-205-2671.