Red Cross blood drive in Coshocton

Event set for March 26 at The Peer Center, appointments available

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Published February 26, 2026 - 6:16 p.m.

QR code for digital access — This QR code can be used to make your appointment to donate blood.

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at The Peer Center in the studio room, 15 Walnut St., Coshocton.

Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter "Peer" to schedule an appointment.

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