EASTERN OREGON — Healthy adults and teens 16 and older can give the gift of life by becoming a blood donor.

People can donate every 56 days, up to six times per year. Upcoming American Red Cross blood drives throughout the region:

La Grande

• March 18, noon to 6 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1802 Gekeler Lane.
• March 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1802 Gekeler Lane.

Umatilla County

• March 10, noon to 5 p.m. at CHI St. Anthony Hospital, 2801 St. Anthony Way, Pendleton.
• March 12, 1-6 p.m. at the Milton-Freewater Community Building, 109 NE Fifth St.
• March 17, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Good Shepherd Medical Center, 610 NW 11th St., Hermiston.
• March 18, 12:30-5:30 p.m. at VFW Post No. 922, 1221 SE Court Place, Pendleton.

Baker City

• March 24, noon to 6 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2625 Hughes Lane.
• March 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2625 Hughes Lane.

In addition to these community collection sites, donations can be made at regional centers. For more information, including eligibility requirements, or to schedule a blood donation appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.