The Leadership and Presidential Scholars at Colby Community College are hosting a community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, in the Robert Burnett Student Union. Eligible donors aged 16 or older, in good health, and weighing at least 110 pounds are encouraged to donate blood to help meet the urgent need.

Donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer.

Donors on April 16 get a T-shirt and a chance to win a $5,000 prize. Appointments are encouraged and can be made by visiting www.redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-REDCROSS (733-2767). A photo ID or Red Cross Donor Card is required at check-in.