When schools let out for summer and families set off on vacation, the American Red Cross typically sees a decline in donors, which can impact patient care. It’s critically important that donors make an appointment to give now before heading out for summer activities to help maintain a stable blood supply in the coming months.
Unfortunately, the need for blood doesn’t take a summer break. Volunteer donors are the only source of blood and platelets for patients with blood disorders, trauma victims and those experiencing difficult childbirths.
In thanks for helping boost the blood supply, all who come to give May 20 through 31 will receive an exclusive 20-ounce Red Cross aluminum water bottle and customizable sticker set, while supplies last.
To schedule an appointment to donate blood, platelets or plasma, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
•May 19, 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Spencerport Fire District, 175 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport;
•May 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Unity Hospital, 1555 Long Pond Road, Rochester;
•May 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Leo’s Church, 110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton;
•May 25, noon to 5 p.m., Brockport Fireman’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue, Brockport;
•May 25, 1 to 6 p.m., Chili Community Center, 3237 Chili Avenue, Rochester;
•May 26, 1 to 6 p.m., Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville;
•May 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Strong West, 156 West Avenue, Brockport.
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