Blood donors needed now to help combat critical need | September 23, 2024
Red Cross: Blood donors needed now to help combat critical need
$15 e-gift card for coming to give in late September
Sept. 23, 2024 — The American Red Cross continues to amplify the ongoing critical need for blood and platelets to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, those giving platelets and those who have never given before, are needed now.
Only 3 out of 100 Americans donate blood. With the blood supply still at critical levels, every single donation is key to making sure all patients relying on lifesaving transfusions, including car accident victims and those living with sickle cell disease, get the care they need.
Fall into donating blood or platelets. Make an appointment to give now by visiting
RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. In thanks, those who come to give by Sept. 30 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Fall for details.
Those who come to give Oct. 1-31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Sept. 23-Oct. 15:
Perry
Crooksville
9/23/2024: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Crooksville High School, 4075 Ceramic Drive
10/15/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Douglas E. Cannon Family Rec Center, 100 S. Buckeye St.
Somerset
10/10/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Somerset American Legion, 107 East Gay St.
Thornville
9/28/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Amvets Post 51, 9293 Township Rd 79
10/4/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sheridan High School, 8725 Sheridan Road
10/5/2024: 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Thornville Masonic Lodge, 44 E. Columbus Street
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Athens
Athens
9/23/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., O'Bleness Hospital, 55 Hospital Drive
9/24/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University Living Learning Center, 111 S. Green Drive 9/25/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Athens County Chapter, 100 May Ave.
9/25/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University Jefferson Hall, 46 E Green Dr
10/1/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University Baker Center, 1 Park Place
10/3/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Richland Methodist Church, 60 Pomeroy Rd
10/10/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University Baker Center, 1 Park Place 10/15/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University Baker Center, 1 Park Place
Stewart
10/9/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Federal Hocking High School, 8461 St Rt 144
The Plains
10/7/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Plains United Methodist Church, 3 North Plains Rd
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Coshocton
Coshocton
9/24/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sacred Heart, 39 Burt Ave
10/11/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Coshocton Elementary School, 1203 Cambridge Road
Walhonding
10/7/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., New Castle Church, 32421 US RT 36
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Guernsey
Byesville
10/2/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Meadowbrook High School, 58615 Marietta Road 10/12/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bingo Hall, 212 Seneca Ave
Cambridge
10/4/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Farahay Family Dental Care, 522 Wheeling Avenue
10/15/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., First Baptist Church, 136 E.8th Street
Senecaville
9/27/2024: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Mideast Career Center Buffalo, 57090 Vocational Road
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Licking
Granville
9/27/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 102 E. Broadway
Newark
9/24/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
9/27/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
10/1/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
10/4/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
10/8/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking County Health Department, 675 Price Road
10/8/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 -
South
10/11/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
10/15/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
Pataskala
9/27/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street
10/11/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street
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Morgan
Stockport
10/2/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Stockport Community Church, 3455 Market St.
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Muskingum
New Concord
9/24/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Muskingum University Gym, Stadium Dr
South Zanesville
9/26/2024: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., Maysville High School, 3725 Panther Drive
Zanesville
9/23/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Buckeye Valley Family YMCA, 1425 Newark Rd
9/23/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
9/30/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., College Hall, 1555 Newark Rd
9/30/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
10/7/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
10/10/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road 10/14/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
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Perry
Crooksville
9/23/2024: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Crooksville High School, 4075 Ceramic Drive
10/15/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Douglas E. Cannon Family Rec Center, 100 S. Buckeye St.
Somerset
10/10/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Somerset American Legion, 107 East Gay St.
Thornville
9/28/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Amvets Post 51, 9293 Township Rd 79
10/4/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sheridan High School, 8725 Sheridan Road
10/5/2024: 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Thornville Masonic Lodge, 44 E. Columbus Street
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 predonation 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.
Amplify your impact − volunteer!
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.
Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
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.
