Spring is close, but February often brings unpredictable winter weather that can cause blood drive cancellations and make it difficult for donors to make it to their appointments safely. As the American Red Cross continues to monitor seasonal challenges that could impact the blood supply, donors are urged to make and keep appointments to help prevent a shortage in the weeks to come. Donors of all blood types – particularly type O blood donors, the most needed blood group by hospitals – and platelet donors are needed daily to meet demand.
In thanks for helping keep hospital shelves stocked, all who come to give in February will get a $10 Amazon.com gift card by email, thanks to Amazon. Those who come to donate this month will also automatically be entered to win a trip for two to Clearwater Beach, Florida. Details are available at https://RedCrossBlood.org/heart.
Book a time to give blood or platelets by visiting https://RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
•February 7, noon to 5 p.m., SUNY Brockport Seymour College Union, 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport;
•February 8, 1 to 6 p.m., Brockport Fireman’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue, Brockport;
•February 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gates Town Hall, 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester;
•February 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lakeview Community Church, 30 Long Pond Road, Rochester;
•February 21, 1 to 6 p.m., Brockport Fireman’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue, Brockport;
•February 21, 1 to 6 p.m., Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville.
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