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ALPENA, Mich. — True North Radio’s blood drive at the APlex turned out to be a success on Thursday.

Alpena’s local blood center Versiti came out to collect blood for the drive.  One donor said he donated because his wife encouraged him to do so, but it is something that others should consider to help those in need.

Team Lead  Heather Penick said blood donations become a challenge this time of year.  She said with people traveling during the summer months, blood donations decline.  She said key reasons for the need of blood donations result from accidents, surgeries, blood conditions, and more.

Penick added that more traffic on the highways in the summer increases the accident rates, which in turn increases the need for blood donations.