The American Red Cross continues to stress that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to support lifesaving transfusions this summer. Donors of all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets.
Every donation counts in the mission to keep blood products stocked for patients, including those facing life-threatening situations. More than a quarter of all blood products each year are used in critical care and emergency room cases, highlighting the importance of generous blood and platelet donors. Book a time to give blood or platelets by visiting http://RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
The Red Cross has teamed up with Universal Pictures for the theatrical release of Twisters to help avoid a summer blood shortage. All who come to give blood or platelets in July will get a Fandango Movie Ticket by email and will also automatically be entered for a chance to win a 2025 Ram 1500 Big Horn®. See http://RedCrossBlood.org/Twisters for full details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
•July 15, noon to 5 p.m., First Bible Baptist Church, 990 Manitou Road, Hilton;
•July 16, 2 to 6:30 p.m., Calvary Assembly, 3429 Chili Avenue, Rochester;
•July 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Greater Rochester International Airport, 1200 Brooks Avenue, Rochester;
•July 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Leo’s Church, 110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton;
•July 22, 1 to 6 p.m., Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville;
•July 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Chili Community Center, 3237 Chili Avenue, Rochester;
•July 25, 1 to 6 p.m., Brockport Fireman’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue, Brockport;
•July 25, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Spencerport Fire District, 175 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport;
•July 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Unity Hospital, 1555 Long Pond Road, Rochester;
•July 31, 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport.
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