Here’s what’s happening this week in the Chattanooga area.
Red Cross campaigns
The American Red Cross of Tennessee has three campaigns this month.
– A1C testing, commonly used to screen for diabetes and prediabetes, will be available for free for all completed blood, platelet and plasma donations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diabetes affects 1 in 10 people in the United States and nearly a quarter of that number have not been diagnosed. To book an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org. March donors also will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card by email.
– Giving Day is March 26. Donations, which may be made at redcross.org/givingday, support people in need of disaster services, such as emergency shelter, food, relief supplies, basic health care, emotional support and financial assistance.