A blood drive will take place today (Sunday), in Harlan, in honor of a Harlan High School Math teacher who is fighting cancer. Julie DuVal, who has coached high school volleyball for 19 years in addition to teaching math, was recently diagnosed with Mantel Cell Lymphoma, and will likely need blood products as part of her treatment.

Her friends and co-workers are inviting the entire Harlan Community, especially staff and students at the Harlan School, to support Julie by donating blood in her name during the blood drive which takes place from Noon until 8-p.m. today at Merrill Field at the Harlan High School (1001 Elm St.).

Blood transfusions are often a critical component of treatment for those fighting cancer. With every blood or platelet donation, there could be many families served and given a chance for another birthday.

To make an appointment download call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.