The American Red Cross is joining the city of Warrenton in remembering the town’s former mayor by hosting a blood drive in his memory on Thursday, March 12.The blood drive will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Warrenton Elks Lodge, located at 1101 E. Veterans Memorial Parkway in Warrenton. To make an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: CityWarrenton.Jerry Dyer resigned as Warrenton’s mayor in October 2014, citing his battle with cancer. Dyer died in January after years of fighting the disease.Dyer received blood transfusions as part of his treatment, not unlike many other cancer patients. In fact, some cancer patients require daily transfusions.The Red Cross urges eligible donors to roll up their sleeves and give blood in support of a diverse blood supply. Since the beginning of February, more than 575 Red Cross blood drives in 25 states, including Missouri, have been canceled because of inclement weather.Blood donors of all types, particularly O negative, A negative and B negative, are urged to make a donation to help ensure patient needs can continue to be met.Second blood drive scheduled