Gov. Laura Kelly recognized January as National Blood Donor Month in Kansas at the 55th annual Govenor’s Blood Drive.

January is National Blood Donor Month. LifeShare Blood Center encourages everyone to come out and donate blood. They say, 65% of the population are eligible to donate but only 3% does. The entire donation process takes less than 60 minutes including pre-screening interview.

Severe weather halted collections, leaving supplies very low. Donors, especially those with type O blood, are urged to step up now.