Join Community Blood Center of the Carolinas for the Ninth Annual Puppies for Patients program running now through Dec. 31, 2013. Donors who give blood during this time will be able to sign a tag that will then be attached to a stuffed toy puppy and delivered to children in area hospitals and care facilities during the holidays. Give blood at a community blood drive or at one of CBCC’s donor centers in Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia or Hickory. To sign up, visit www.carolinadonor.org or call 704-972-4700.