MISHAWAKA, Ind. - Mishawaka High School is hosting a community-wide blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday.

The blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at the high school, located at 1202 Lincolnway E. in Mishawaka.

The drive honors Ryan Hill, a college freshman who was recently diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma.

Ewing Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer in the bones or in the soft tissue around the bones.

Hill receives blood transfusions for his treatment.

To make a donation appointment, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) and use sponsor code MISHAWAKACAVEMEN.