As summer winds down, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give blood now and help end an emergency summer blood shortage that began last month.

A critical need remains as many regular donors delay giving to take final summer vacations and prepare for school to start. To ensure livesaving treatments remain available for patients in the coming weeks, donations are needed now, especially type O.

In thanks for helping at this urgent time, all those who come to donate blood or platelets July 30 through Aug. 30, 2018, will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email. (Restrictions apply; see amazon.com/gc-legal. More information and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Together.)

Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Those who donated blood earlier this summer may be eligible to give again. Blood can be safely given every 56 days, and Power Red donations can be given every 16 weeks.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 16-31

Hillsdale

Camden

8/28/2018: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Missionary Church Outreach Center, 611 W. Bell Street

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Jackson

Jackson

8/16/2018: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Jackson American Legion, 3200 Lansing Avenue

8/20/2018: 9:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., CP Federal Credit Union, 1100 Clinton Road

8/20/2018: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., St. Marys Church, 301 South Mechanic

 

Grass Lake

8/21/2018: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Grass Lake United Methodist Church, 449 E. Michigan Avenue

 

Jackson

8/21/2018: 11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists East Clinic, 206 Page Avenue

 

Brooklyn

8/23/2018: 11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., St. Joseph’s Shrine, 8743 US-12

 

Jackson

8/23/2018: 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., Summit Twp. Fire Department, 2121 Ferguson Road

8/24/2018: 11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Tripps Auto, 2999 W. Michigan Ave

8/27/2018: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Trinity Wesleyan Church, 620 Robinson Road

 

Clarklake

8/30/2018: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., St Ritas Church, 10720 Hayes Road

 

Jackson

8/30/2018: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 925 Backus

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Lenawee

Blissfield

8/16/2018: 11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Blissfield American Legion, 451 High Street

 

Tecumseh

8/17/2018: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 605 Bishop Reed Drive

 

Adrian

8/22/2018: 12 p.m. – 4:45 p.m., Steele Carriage House, 132 North Main Street

 

Hudson

8/23/2018: 11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., American Legion Post 180, 16113 Cadmus Road

 

Adrian

8/24/2018: 11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Adrian Mall Center Court, 1357 S. Main Street

8/31/2018: 11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Christian Family Centre Adrian, 1800 West US 223

 

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) 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 emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit RedCross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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