Give thanks for good health by donating blood or platelets | November 28, 2022
Give thanks for good health by donating blood or platelets
Help patients relying on blood transfusions throughout the holidays
Nov. 21, 2022 — As many gather for Thanksgiving celebrations with family and friends, the American Red Cross urges donors to shake up their holiday traditions and plan a time to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks.
Blood and platelet donations tend to drop more than 20% during holiday weeks, including the days around Thanksgiving. Seasonal illness and the threat of winter weather can add more concern during a time of year that is traditionally hard on the nation’s blood supply.
Give thanks and give back – now is the time to make and keep donation appointments. Book a time to give blood or platelets at RedCrossBlood.org. As a thank-you, all who come to donate Nov. 23-27 will get an exclusive Red Cross beanie, while supplies last. Thanks to our partners at Amazon, all donors who come to give blood Nov. 28-Dec. 15 will receive a $10 Gift card by email.*
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 21-Dec. 15
Perry
Corning
11/22/2022: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Miller High School, 10397 St. Rt. 155 S.E.
Somerset
12/15/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Somerset American Legion, 107 East Gay St.
Thornville
12/3/2022: 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Thornville Masonic Lodge, 44 E. Columbus Street
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Athens
Albany
12/15/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Alexander High School, 6091 Ayers Road
Athens
11/22/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Baker Center, 1 Park Place
11/23/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Richland United Methodist Church - Braylyn Strong, 60 Pomeroy Rd.
11/30/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Baker Center, 1 Park Place
12/1/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.
12/1/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Baker Center, 1 Park Place
12/1/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Richland United Methodist Church, 60 Pomeroy Rd
12/14/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.
12/14/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., O'Bleness Hospital, 55 Hospital Drive
Glouster
12/9/2022: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Trimble High School, One Tomcat Drive
The Plains
12/5/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Plains United Methodist Church, 3 North Plains Rd
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Coshocton
Coshocton
11/22/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High Street
11/23/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High Street
11/30/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Coshocton High School, 1205 Cambridge Road
12/7/2022: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High Street
12/7/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High Street
Walhonding
12/12/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., New Castle Church, 32421 US RT 36
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Guernsey
Byesville
12/14/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stop Nine Church, 60325 Southgate Road
Cambridge
11/23/2022: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Cambridge Area YMCA Family Center, 1301 Clairmont Ave
11/28/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Center United Methodist Church, 11146 Cadiz Road
12/9/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., High School, 1401 Deerpath Drive
Lore City
12/9/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Buckeye Trail High School, 65555 Wintergreen Rd
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Licking
Granville
11/25/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 102 E. Broadway
Heath
12/8/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Indian Mound Mall, 771 S. 30th St
Johnstown
11/28/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Church of the Ascension Worship Center, 555 South Main St
12/12/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Johnstown Council Chambers, 599 S. Main St
Newark
11/21/2022: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., YMCA, 470 West Church Street
11/22/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 West Main Street, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
11/25/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 West Main Street, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
11/26/2022: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Highwater Church, 1213 Dutch Lane Road
11/28/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., TrueCore, 215 Deo Drive
11/29/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trek Brewing Company, 1486 Granville Rd
11/29/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 West Main Street, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
11/30/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Memorial Hospital, 1320 West Main Street
12/2/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 West Main Street, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
12/2/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Valley High School, 100 Hainsview Drive
12/6/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 West Main Street, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
12/9/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 West Main Street, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
12/13/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 West Main Street, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
12/14/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Park National Bank, 50 N. Third Street
Pataskala
11/23/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street
11/25/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tri Village Christian Church, 7509 E. Broad St SW
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Morgan
McConnelsville
12/8/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Morgan High School, 800 Raider Drive
Stockport
12/7/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Stockport United Methodist Church, 3455 Market St.
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Muskingum
New Concord
11/28/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Muskingum University Gym, Comin Street
Zanesville
11/21/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Muskingum High School, 200 Kimes Rd
11/21/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
11/23/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
11/29/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., James Singer Activity Center, 407 Pershing
11/30/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., North Terrace Church of Christ, 1420 Brandywine Blvd
12/5/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
12/12/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
12/15/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
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Noble
Caldwell
11/23/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Community Center, 44187 Fairgrounds Rd
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Perry
Corning
11/22/2022: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Miller High School, 10397 St. Rt. 155 S.E.
Somerset
12/15/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Somerset American Legion, 107 East Gay St.
Thornville
12/3/2022: 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 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.
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 visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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*Terms apply. Visit rcblood.org/together.