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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Updated with video. The American Red Cross held their monthly blood drive at the Cordele Community Clubhouse as a way to collect more blood as we head into the summer, which is one of the most in-demand seasons for donors.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Carla Hawkins with the Multicultural Donation Education Program and Dougherty County Coroner Michael Fowler teamed up to host an event Thursday afternoon to raise awareness of organ donation.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Updated with video; Albany State University held a 5k run Saturday morning to raise money and awareness for the Red Cross.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Around 20 volunteers showed up at the Salvation Army on Thursday to feed the less fortunate for Thanksgiving.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Mission Change charity receives sizable donation from W.W. Williams company.

Friday, September 21, 2012  For FOX 31's Facebook story of the day, people wanted to know who can donate bone marrow.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  The Red Cross is looking for help during this blood shortage.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Updated with video; As we get closer to thanksgiving, many are probably thinking about their favorite holiday dishes.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital tries to make it easy for its employees to donate blood.

Thursday, December 09, 2010  The holiday season is a traditionally slow time for charities across the nation and Southwest Georgia is no exception.

Thursday, July 01, 2010  The American Red Cross and W-F-X-L have teamed up this week for a blood drive. This is our second year hosting the drive.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009  MetroAtlanta Ambulance is donating two fully operational ambulances to a Quitman County in Southwest Georgia - a county without access to emergency medical services.