The Fountain Hills Community Center will host a blood drive Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., co-hosted by Iron Roots Strength & Co.

According to Fountain Hills blood drive coordinator Paul Heintz, summer can be a challenging season for blood collection.

“We have a very giving population in Fountain Hills, but it is tough in the summertime,” Heintz said. “We had nine new donors in April, and I’d love to see that number grow just to keep the blood flowing, pun intended.”

Those who donate between now and Sept. 7 will be entered to win a 2025 Volkswagen Taos S, courtesy of Valley Volkswagen Dealers. Additionally, donors who give between Aug. 1-28 will receive a $10 eGift card and be entered into a drawing for one of three $10,000 gift cards.

To schedule a donation appointment, contact Paul Heintz at paulheintz7@gmail.com, call or text 513-226-4720, or visit vitalant.org and enter Blood Drive Code: IRONROOTS.