International ‘We Love U’ Foundation holds blood drive in Cobb County aimed at saving lives

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A local blood drive looks to make a worldwide impact. The hundreds of lived saved in just a few hours.

Dozens of people helped save lives as part of a blood drive in Cobb County.

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The International We Love U Foundation hosted the blood driver today in partnership with the American Red Cross.

Around 100 people volunteered to donate blood. Each donation can save up to 3 lives.

The goal was to help relieve blood supply shortages for hospitals and clinics.

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“There is a blood shortage going on right now and the we love u mission is to support the world and the global community by showing a mothers love,” Williams said.

Today’s was the 669th blood drive the foundation has held across the world.

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