

Red Cross technician Charlton Harris disinfects John Adams' arm before inserting the needle during a Red Cross blood drive at the Pepco Building in the District on Thursday, September 6, 2007. The Red Cross comes to Pepco six times a year to collect blood donations. They hope to collect 30 units of blood today. Each unit of blood can save up to three lives. (Bert V. Goulait / The Washington Times)