The American Red Cross calls on donors to give blood or platelets now to maintain a steady national blood supply. Type O blood donors are especially key to keeping critical blood products on hospital shelves into August.
Even a strong blood supply can experience a sudden drop − potentially impacting the availability of lifesaving blood and platelets that could help new mothers, burn and trauma patients, and those facing cancer. Help safeguard patient care by booking a time to give blood or platelets. Visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
In thanks, those who come to give by July 31 will receive a Fandango Movie Reward by email. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/July.
Those who come to give August 1 through 28 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations (one test result per 12-month period). Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Test for more information.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
•July 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Leo’s Church, 110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton
•August 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Trinity Emmanuel, 761 Elmgrove Road, Rochester
•August 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gates Town Hall, 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester
•August 8, noon to 5 p.m., Brockport Fireman’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue, Brockport
•August 14, 1 to 6 p.m., Hilton Fire Exempt Club, 137 South Avenue, Hilton
•August 15, 1 to 6 p.m., Ogden Community Center, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport
•August 15, 1 to 6 p.m., St. Pius Church, 3000 Chili Avenue, Rochester
•August 19, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Gates Public Library, 902 Elmgrove Road, Rochester
•August 20, 1 to 6 p.m., Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville
•August 21, 1 to 6 p.m., Brockport Fireman’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue, Brockport.
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.
Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, contact or visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
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