Cherokee County Chapter American Red Cross will honor James Burkhart, its most prolific blood donor, with a blood drive Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at the ROC.

Burkhart, a Leesburg resident, has donated a record-setting 22 gallons of life-saving fluid. He will receive recognition from regional Red Cross Blood Services representatives as well as the local chapter during the blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Burkhart encourages prospective blood donors to drop by the ROC, 300 E. Chesnut Bypass, and spend 30 minutes to join him in help saving lives as he donates the first unit of his next gallon.

Prospective donors must be at least 17 years of age, in general good health, weigh at least 110 lbs, and be able to present a picture ID or prior donor card