Red Cross: Committed blood donors crucial this fall | October 24 2024
Patients needing blood or platelets rely on committed blood donors
Oct. 24, 2024 — The American Red Cross is highlighting the ongoing need for blood and platelet donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall. Eligible individuals − especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets are encouraged to make a donation just ahead of the holiday season.
Blood supply momentum must remain steady, as the Red Cross has worked this month to recover blood products uncollected due to recent hurricanes. Any disruption in the ability to collect blood can lead to an impact on routine and lifesaving medical care.
The seasons may change but the need for blood donors stays the same. Give blood or platelets and make a big difference in someone’s life 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 Oct. 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.
Those who come to give in early November, Nov. 1-17, will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Thanks.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Oct. 24-Nov. 17: Athens
Athens 10/24/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave. 10/30/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University Ping Center, 82 S Green Dr 11/6/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University Ping Center, 82 S Green Dr 11/7/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.
Glouster 10/29/2024: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Trimble High School, One Tomcat Drive
Nelsonville 10/31/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hocking College Recreation Center, 3301 Hocking Parkway 11/1/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Nelsonville York High School, 1 Buckeye Dr. 11/4/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square 11/13/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Rocky Outlet Store, 45 E. Canal Street _______________
Coshocton
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Coshocton 11/6/2024: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m., Genesis Coshocton Medical Center, 48439 Genesis Dr 11/6/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Genesis Coshocton Medical Center, 48439 Genesis Dr 11/8/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Coshocton Regional Medical Center, 1460 Orange Street _______________
Guernsey
Byesville 11/13/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stop Nine Church, 60325 Southgate Road
Cambridge 10/26/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., First Baptist Church, 136 E.8th Street 10/31/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Guernsey County Crossroads Branch Library, 63500 Byesville Road 11/15/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Guernsey County Crossroads Branch Library, 63500 Byesville Road _______________
Licking
Etna 10/24/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Daybreak Church, 1226 Pike Street
Granville 11/6/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hoaglin Wellness Center, 550 Chapel Dr 11/6/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., St Edwards Catholic Church, 785 Newark - Granville Rd
Hebron 10/31/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hebron New Life Church, 925 W Main St
Newark 10/25/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South 10/25/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Memorial Hospital, 1320 West Main Street 10/29/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South 10/31/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ohio State Newark Warner Library and Student Center, 1219 University Dr 11/1/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South 11/5/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South 11/8/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South 11/8/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Faith and Family Center, 45 Granville Street 11/12/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South 11/14/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South 11/14/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 50 N 2nd St 11/15/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
Pataskala 10/25/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street 11/8/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street
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Utica 10/24/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Utica Church of Christ, 115 N Central Ave _______________
Morgan
Malta 10/25/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Malta Methodist Church Youth Building, 115 Fourth Street _______________
Muskingum
Adamsville 10/28/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Adamsville Community Center, 8200 Madison Road
Frazeysburg 11/15/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Meadow View Church of Christ, 6750 Raiders Road
Nashport 11/14/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Local 1105, 5805 Frazeysburg Road
New Concord 11/6/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., John Glenn HS, 13115 John Glenn School Road
South Zanesville 11/2/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rolling Plains Global Methodist, 3350 Moxahala Park Road
Zanesville 10/24/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Secrest Auditorium, 334 Shinnick Street 10/28/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road 11/1/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Zanesville, 3300 Kearns Dr 11/4/2024: 8:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Commons, 400 Richards Road 11/4/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road 11/6/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mattingly Family Foods, 302 State St 11/9/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Unity Church of the Nazarene, 3095 Maysville Pike 11/11/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., New Hope Full Gospel Church, 3550 E Pike 11/15/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road _______________
Noble
Summerfield 11/8/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Summerfield VFD, 605 E Cross St _______________
Perry
Junction City 10/26/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., American Legion Hall, 110 Logan St
New Lexington 11/14/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., New Lexington High School, 2547 Panther Drive
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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 follow us on social media.
