The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment now to give blood or platelets to support patients counting on a consistent blood supply to survive and heal. While emergencies often grab headlines, the need for blood is constant. Especially in October, as donation appointments can often drop quickly when people settle into busy fall routines and make plans around upcoming school breaks.
Help patients this fall and make an appointment to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS, or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Those who give between October 20 and November 16 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice and will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Harvest for details.
Upcoming donation opportunities:
•October 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport
•October 22, 1 to 6 p.m., Chili Community Center, 3237 Chili Avenue, Rochester
•October 27, 1 to 6 p.m., Hilton Parma Recreation Center, 59 Henry Street, Hilton
•October 28, noon to 5 p.m., SUNY Brockport Seymour College Union, 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport
•October 29, 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport.
Provided information
