Blood and platelet donors critically needed in July

Donors can help hospitals stay prepared to weather challenges this summer

July 8, 2024 — This July, 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. Be a force for good. Book a time to give blood or platelets by visiting 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 July 1-31 will get a Fandango Movie Ticket* by email. Plus, those who come to give by July 14 will also receive a one-of-a-kind TWISTERS and Red Cross umbrella, while supplies last. BONUS: Those who come to give blood in July will also automatically be entered for a chance to win a 2025 Ram 1500 Big Horn^®. See RedCrossBlood.org/Twisters for full details.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities July 8-31

Perry

Corning

7/23/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Miller High School, 10397 OH-155

Junction City

7/13/2024: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., American Legion Hall, 110 Logan St

New Lexington

7/30/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Mt. Aloysuis, 5375 Tile Plant Rd

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Athens

Albany

7/9/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Alexander High School, 6091 Ayers Road

7/30/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Albany Baptist Church, 5331 State St

Athens

7/9/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.

7/9/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Appalachian Behavioral Health Care, 100 Hospital Drive

7/15/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Athens County Chapter, 100 May Ave.

7/18/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Christ The King Church, 75 Stewart St.

7/24/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.

7/29/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., O'Bleness Hospital, 55 Hospital Drive

Nelsonville

7/8/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square

7/18/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Rocky Outlet Store, 45 E. Canal Street

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Coshocton

Coshocton

7/10/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Roscoe UMC, 475 High Street

7/10/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Roscoe UMC, 475 High Street

7/16/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High Street

7/19/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Coshocton Regional Medical Center, 1460 Orange Street

7/26/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High Street

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Guernsey

Byesville

7/9/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stop Nine, 60330 Southgate Road

Cambridge

7/12/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Guernsey County Crossroads Branch Library, 63500 Byesville Road

7/13/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, 1341 N. Clark Street

7/16/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Cambridge Chiropractic, 927 Wheeling Avenue Suite 201

7/19/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, 1341 N. Clark Street

7/29/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 64164 Pigeon Gap Rd

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Licking

Alexandria

7/29/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Alexandria Public Library, 10 Maple Dr

Buckeye Lake

7/22/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Buckeye Lake FOE, 3240 Walnut Rd

Granville

7/26/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Bryn Du Mansion, 699 Jones Rd NE

7/30/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 102 E. Broadway

Heath

7/27/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., In Honor of Matthew Offers Jr. - Christ Lutheran Church, 732 Hebron Rd

Johnstown

7/15/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Church of the Ascension Worship Center, 555 S Main St

Newark

7/9/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

7/12/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

7/16/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

7/19/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

7/23/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

7/26/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

7/30/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

Pataskala

7/16/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tri Village Christian Church, 7509 E. Broad St SW

7/23/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Jeld-Wen, 99 Heritage Dr

7/29/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street

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Muskingum

Frazeysburg

7/12/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Meadow View Church of Christ, 6750 Raiders Road

South Zanesville

7/8/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rolling Plains Global Methodist, 3350 Moxahala Park Road

7/13/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rolling Plains Global Methodist, 3350 Moxahala Park Road

Zanesville

7/8/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road

7/15/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road

7/15/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., New Hope Full Gospel Church, 3550 E Pike

7/17/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mattingly Family Foods, 302 State St

7/22/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road

7/31/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road

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Noble

Caldwell

7/18/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Community Center, 44187 Fairgrounds Rd

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Perry

Corning

7/23/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Miller High School, 10397 OH-155

Junction City

7/13/2024: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., American Legion Hall, 110 Logan St

New Lexington

7/30/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Mt. Aloysuis, 5375 Tile Plant Rd

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass^® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.