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Blood Assurance opens donation center in Clarksville following severe weather

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Due to increased demand, Blood Assurance has opened a donation center in Clarksville today.

The center at 1767 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Suite E will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

On Monday, all donation centers will be open.

Donors can schedule an appointment online or walk-in.

We know these tornadoes are heartbreaking. Here's how you can help

The loss created by these storms is heartbreaking. Our NewsChannel 5 team wants to help, and we know that you do too.

That is why we are partnering with United Way and Community Foundation to raise money for tornado victims. Through the emergency response fund, you can designate whether you want your money to go to Davidson County or the surrounding counties.

Everything you give will go to help victims of the storm.

NewsChannel 5 is also providing $5,000 in matching money to get donations started in both funds.

Donations can be made here

On 150-year anniversary, YMCA of Middle Tennessee looks at its past and future

Happy Birthday to the YMCA of Middle TN. They just celebrated their 150th anniversary! A lot has changed with the Y over the years. I have personally seen some of that firsthand when I was a long-time board member at the Northwest Family Y and part of their Black Achievers Program. Forrest Sanders has a look back.

- Lelan Statom