Red Cross: Donors vital in response to Hurricane Helene impact | October 8, 2024
Red Cross: Donors vital in response to Hurricane Helene impact Blood collection disrupted in Southeast; threat of storms persists through October
Oct. 8, 2024 — The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to come.
Since making landfall, the storm and its aftermath have led to the cancellation of more than 100 blood drives, causing thousands of blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. For so many people living with urgent medical care needs, blood transfusions are essential, and donations in the Southeast are key to keeping our nationwide network stocked. The Red Cross operates through a national inventory with the ability to move blood wherever and whenever it is needed most.
The time to give blood or platelets is now. Bring hope to those in need by visiting
RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. As
the Red Cross continues to urge people to give blood or platelets now, our teams are also on the ground providing vital relief − like food, water, shelter and support − in communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. If you’re able to help those impacted by disasters big and small across the country, like Helene,
please consider making a gift of any amount.
All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma 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 Oct. 8-31:
Perry
Crooksville
10/15/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Douglas E. Cannon Family Rec Center, 100 S. Buckeye St.
Junction City
10/26/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., American Legion Hall, 110 Logan St
New Lexington
10/18/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Perry County Board of DD, 600 Senior Dr
Somerset
10/10/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Somerset American Legion, 107 East Gay St.
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Athens
Athens
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
10/16/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.
10/21/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University Baker Center, 1 Park Pl
10/22/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University Baker Center, 1 Park Pl
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
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
Stewart
10/9/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Federal Hocking High School, 8461 St Rt 144
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Coshocton
Coshocton
10/11/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Coshocton Elementary School, 1203 Cambridge Road _______________
Guernsey
Byesville
10/12/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bingo Hall, 212 Seneca Ave
10/16/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Stop Nine Church, 60325 Southgate Road
Cambridge
10/15/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., First Baptist Church, 136 E.8th Street
10/18/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, 1341 N. Clark Street
10/22/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Cambridge High School, 1401 Deerpath Drive
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
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Licking
Etna
10/24/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Daybreak Church, 1226 Pike Street
Granville
10/16/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bryn Du Mansion, 537 Jones Rd NE
Heath
10/23/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Cornerstone Church, 4905 Jacksontown RD
Hebron
10/31/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hebron New Life Church, 925 W Main St
Newark
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
10/18/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
10/22/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 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 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
Pataskala
10/11/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street
10/23/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tri Village Christian Church, 7509 E. Broad St SW
10/25/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street
Utica
10/24/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Utica Church of Christ, 115 N Central Ave
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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
New Concord
10/16/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., East Muskingum Middle School, 13120 John Glenn School Road
Zanesville
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
10/21/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
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 _______________
Perry
Crooksville
10/15/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Douglas E. Cannon Family Rec Center, 100 S. Buckeye St.
Junction City
10/26/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., American Legion Hall, 110 Logan St
New Lexington
10/18/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Perry County Board of DD, 600 Senior Dr
Somerset
10/10/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Somerset American Legion, 107 East Gay St.
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.
