It's the season of giving. You can make a difference in the life of a patient hospitalized over the holidays.

Doña Ana County will be hosting Vitalant's annual Holiday Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, in the lobby of the Government Center, located at 845 N. Motel Blvd. in Las Cruces, NM.

Walk-ins are welcome and appointments are available every 15 minutes throughout the event. Click here to schedule your donation.