Please give now: Donors needed to protect Red Cross blood supply | June 10, 2024
Please give now: Donors needed to protect Red Cross blood supply
Come to help save lives and get a $15 e-gift card June 10-30
June 10, 2024 — As World Blood Donor Day approaches on June 14, the American Red Cross stresses that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to combat a drastic shortfall in donations over the last several weeks. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets.
Record-breaking summer travel and severe weather conditions are expected to persist all season long, which may prevent donors from being able to give. When fewer people donate, less blood is available for hospital patients. Make a blood or platelet donation a priority this summer. Book a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
World Blood Donor Day
June 14 is World Blood Donor Day, a day meant to raise awareness of the need for a safe, diverse and stable blood supply, and to recognize volunteer blood donors. This is the perfect time to give, especially for those who haven’t given in a while, or who have never given before.
Those who come to give June 10-30, 2024, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/DoGood for details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities June 10-30
Perry
New Lexington
6/14/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Perry Behavioral Health Choices, 112 S. Main St
6/27/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., New Lexington High School, 2547 Panther Drive
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Athens
Athens
6/11/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Athens County Chapter, 100 May Ave.
6/13/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Richland Methodist Church, 60 Pomeroy Rd
6/18/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.
Glouster
6/26/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Trimble High School, One Tomcat Drive
Nelsonville
6/14/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Rocky Brands Outlet, 45 E. Canal St.
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Coshocton
Coshocton
6/11/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Coshocton Public Health District, 637 Chestnut St
6/20/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Genesis Coshocton Medical Center, 48439 Genesis Dr
6/28/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High Street
Walhonding
6/10/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., New Castle Church, 32421 US RT 36
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Guernsey
Byesville
6/26/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stop Nine, 60330 Southgate Road
Cambridge
6/14/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, 1341 N. Clark Street
6/18/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., First Baptist Church, 136 E.8th Street
6/20/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Cambridge Metropolitan Housing Authority, 1100 Maple Ct
6/28/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Guernsey County Crossroads Branch Library, 63500 Byesville Road
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Licking
Etna
6/13/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Daybreak Church, 1226 Pike Street
6/13/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Daybreak Church, 1226 Pike Street
Granville
6/21/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., St Edwards Catholic Church, 785 Newark - Granville Rd
Johnstown
6/29/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., American Legion Post 254, 180 West Maple
Newark
6/11/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
6/13/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 50 N 2nd St
6/14/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
6/18/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
6/20/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trek Brewing Company, 1486 Granville Rd
6/21/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
6/25/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
6/25/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Buckeye Shooting Center, 1350 E. Main St.
6/28/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
6/28/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Memorial Hospital, 1320 West Main Street
Pataskala
6/10/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street
6/13/2024: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Tri Village Christian Church, 7509 E. Broad St SW
6/21/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street
6/27/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tri Village Christian Church, 7509 E. Broad St SW
Utica
6/20/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Utica Church of Christ, 115 N Central Ave
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Morgan
Malta
6/14/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Malta Methodist Church Youth Building, 115 Fourth Street
Stockport
6/12/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stockport Community Church, 3455 Market St.
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Muskingum
Adamsville
6/10/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Adamsville Community Center, 8200 Madison Road
Duncan Falls
6/28/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Cornerstone Full Gospel Church, 4509 Salt Creek Drive
Zanesville
6/10/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
6/14/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
6/18/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
6/24/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
6/26/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Secrest Auditorium, 334 Shinnick Street
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Perry
New Lexington
6/14/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Perry Behavioral Health Choices, 112 S. Main St
6/27/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., New Lexington High School, 2547 Panther Drive
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.
