The American Red Cross of Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley is looking for some help from its “Friends” in another plea to get potential donors to step away from their busy schedules to roll up their sleeves.

As a celebration of 30 years since the start of the beloved sitcom “Friends,” the Red Cross hopes donors will grab a friend “and be there for patients by making a blood donation.” Those who do so between today and Dec. 8 will get two pairs of Friends+Red Cross socks.

Think of it as being an act in the spirit of “Friendsgiving.”

“Festive activities and busy calendars this time of year can disrupt normal routines, leading to a drop in blood donation appointments,” the Red Cross said in a news release. “Eligible individuals are encouraged to make donating blood a priority, especially those with type O blood.”

Upcoming local drives include:

● TODAY — 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Warren G. Harding High School Student Recreation and Wellness Center, 860 Elm Road NE, Warren.

● WEDNESDAY — Noon-6 p.m., Hubbard Area Lions Club, 124 North Main St., Hubbard.

● MONDAY, NOV. 25 — 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Kilcawley Center, Youngstown State University. 1 Unversity Plaza, Youngstown..

● TUESDAY, NOV. 26 — 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Avalon Golf and Country Club-The Grand Resort, 9519 E. Market St., Howland.

● WEDNESDAY NOV. 27 — 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Niles Wellness Center, 213 Sharkey Drive, Niles; 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Midas, 4540 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown.

● FRIDAY, NOV. 29 — 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Howland Community Church, 198 Niles-Cortland Road, Howland.

● SATURDAY, NOV. 30 — 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown.

● MONDAY, DEC. 2 — Noon-6 p.m., Howland Community Church, 198 Niles-Cortland Road, Howland.

● TUESDAY, DEC. 3 –Noon-6 p.m., Champion Presbyterian Church, 4997 Mahoning Ave. NW. Champion.

● WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4 — 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Kent State University at Trumbull, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; Noon-5:30 p.m.;, Brookfield Fire Department, 774 State Route 7, Brookfield.

There are plenty of demands on our time and our instinct to help one another this season. There are plenty of demands on the Red Cross, too, as it also continues its work to relieve families affected by disasters among other services.

“Donors can feel good knowing that by supporting the Red Cross, they can help family and friends in their communities and across the country,” the organization said.

It’s true. Sure, a pair of custom “Friends” socks sounds nice, but the greater reward is knowing what you are doing will not just help someone, but maybe even save a life.