Critical call for blood and platelet donors: Help save lives now with the Red Cross

$20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for coming to give in August

July 22, 2024 — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August.

Donors remain critically needed to support the Red Cross delivery of vital blood products, which are in demand around-the-clock as hospitals work to save lives this summer. When fewer people answer the call to donate, the blood supply can quickly shrink. Help safeguard necessary care for patients − book a time to give blood or platelets 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 Aug. 1-31, 2024, will get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. See RedCrossBlood.org/Help for details.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 1-15

Perry

Crooksville

8/6/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Douglas E. Cannon Family Rec Center, 100 S. Buckeye St.

Somerset

8/1/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Somerset Community Church, 139 E. Main St, PO Box

8/15/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Somerset American Legion, 107 East Gay St.

Thornville

8/10/2024: 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Thornville Masonic Lodge, 44 E. Columbus Street

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Athens

Athens

8/1/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Athens County Chapter, 100 May Ave.

8/6/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.

8/8/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Richland Methodist Church, 60 Pomeroy Rd

8/13/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.

Nelsonville

8/14/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square

The Plains

8/12/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Plains United Methodist Church, 3 North Plains Rd

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Coshocton

Coshocton

8/2/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Coshocton Public Health District, 637 Chestnut St

8/14/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., NewPointe Community Church Coshocton, 23801 C.R. 621

Walhonding

8/12/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., New Castle Church, 32421 US RT 36

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Guernsey

Cambridge

8/2/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Area Agency on Aging-Cambridge Region 9, 710 Wheeling Ave.

8/9/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, 1341 N. Clark Street

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Licking

Croton

8/9/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hartford Fair, 14028 Fairgrounds Road

Heath

8/14/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Cornerstone Church, 4905 Jacksontown RD

Newark

8/2/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

8/2/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., TrueCore, 215 Deo Drive

8/6/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

8/9/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

8/13/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking County Health Department, 675 Price Road

8/13/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

8/13/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 50 N 2nd St

Pataskala

8/7/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tri Village Christian Church, 7509 E. Broad St SW

8/12/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street

Utica

8/15/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Utica Church of Christ, 115 N Central Ave

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Morgan

Stockport

8/7/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Stockport Community Church, 3455 Market St.

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Muskingum

Nashport

8/6/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Local 1105, 5805 Frazeysburg Road

Norwich

8/6/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., East 40 Church of Christ, 7522 E. Pike

Zanesville

8/5/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road

8/13/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road

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Perry

Crooksville

8/6/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Douglas E. Cannon Family Rec Center, 100 S. Buckeye St.

Somerset

8/1/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Somerset Community Church, 139 E. Main St, PO Box

8/15/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Somerset American Legion, 107 East Gay St.

Thornville

8/10/2024: 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 follow us on social media.