Dates announced for Katrina Memorial Blood DriveDates for this year’s Katrina Memorial Blood Drive have been announced. This marks the 21st year of the American Red Cross effort as we remember those who lost their lives in the storm and those who helped us rebuild. The drives begin on August 18 and continue the next week with additional drives from the 24th through the 27th. This year, all donors will get a free Shuckers game ticket and a box of Girl Scout cookies. Drives are as scheduled: