Connie Lattimore Olcott, Lattimore's daughter, is holding a replenishment blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Akins Baptist Church. Other family members are furnishing refreshments for each person who donates a unit of blood, Olcott said.
Those who wish to donate at the replenishment blood drive being held by Olcott can call Olcott at 1-800-934-9415, or Wynona Burney at 918-775-6465 to make an appointment to give. Olcott said those who donate must be 17 years or older, and weigh 100 pounds or more.
Olcott said she understands the need for blood. She was seriously burned by hot grease at her home in March 2004, and had to have over 100 units of blood during her numerous surgeries as a result of her burns. She has worked for United Blood Services in Fort Smith for over 12 years.
Olcott said she is calling on all family and friends to donate a unit of blood for her father.
A blood drive sponsored by the United Blood Services of Fort Smith is being held from noon to 6 p.m. Friday at Sequoyah Memorial Hospital. Those who want to donate for Lattimore may give at the hospital or the church. To make an appointment to donate at the hospital, call (918)-774-1150.
