Blood drive to benefit Harrison Central senior scholarship set Feb. 11

Community members are invited to donate blood or make a monetary contribution in memory of Zane Carson

The blood drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the John W. Stephenson Center.

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Published February 2, 2026 - 6:00 a.m.

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Harrison County Public Health will partner with a Harrison Central senior to host a blood drive Wednesday, Feb. 11, benefiting senior scholarships through the Zane Carson Memorial Scholarship.

The blood drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the John W. Stephenson Center, 440 E. Market St., Cadiz. All blood and monetary donations will go toward the scholarship fund.

Community members are invited to donate blood or make a monetary contribution in memory of Zane Carson.

To schedule an appointment, call 740-942-2616, ext. 1711, or visit redcrossblood.org and search for the Harrison Central Senior Project blood drive.

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