The American Red Cross has an emergency need for lifesaving blood amid the ongoing severe blood shortage. Blood and platelet donations continue to be critical to meet hospital demand and the public is urged to make an appointment to give now.
The Red Cross has been distributing about 12 percent more blood products to hospitals across the U.S. compared to this time last year. The Red Cross needs to collect more than 1,000 additional blood donations each day to meet the current hospital demand and end the severe blood shortage. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O, which stands at just a one-day supply right now.
To thank donors who help ensure a strong blood and platelet supply in August, all who come to give through August 15, will automatically be entered for a chance to win an exclusive, VIP trip for two to the sold-out 2021 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Those who come to donate throughout August will also receive a free four-month subscription offer to Apple Music by email (new subscribers only). More details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/FeelTheBeat.
Schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
In most cases, those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine can donate. However, knowing the name of the manufacturer of the vaccine received is important in determining donation eligibility.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
•August 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First Bible Baptist Church, 990 Manitou Road, Hilton;
•August 5, 1 to 7 p.m., Brockport UMC, 92 South Main Street;
•August 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Brockport Fireman’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue;
•August 6, 1 to 6 p.m., Ogden Community Center, 269 Ogden Center Road;
•August 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gates Town Hall, 1605 Buffalo Road.
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