Give blood or platelets with Red Cross ahead of hectic holiday weeks | December 7, 2022
Give blood or platelets with Red Cross ahead of hectic holiday weeks
$10 Amazon.com Gift Card or T-shirt for donors this month
Dec. 7, 2022 — As more people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside a time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays.
Throughout the season, several factors can disrupt the ability of the Red Cross to collect enough blood for patients across the country.
- Travel: According to a recent study, nearly half of Americans plan to travel over the holidays this year, which may negatively impact the blood supply if fewer people come out to donate.
- Seasonal illness: The U.S. is seeing a rise in respiratory illnesses like the flu and RSV, which can decrease the availability of healthy donors.
- Weather: Parts of the country have already seen storms bring several feet of snow this year. Winter weather often leads to hazardous road conditions, canceling blood drives and making it dangerous for donors to venture out to give.
It’s important for donors − especially type O blood donors and platelet donors − to give now to ensure hospitals have the blood they need through the end of the year. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
As a thank-you, all who come to give blood through Dec. 15 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, thanks to Amazon.* Those who come to give Dec. 16-Jan. 2 will get a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Dec. 7-31
Perry
Junction City
12/31/2022: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., American Legion Hall, 110 Logan St.
New Lexington
12/23/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Perry Behavioral Health Choices, 112 S. Main St
Somerset
12/15/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Somerset American Legion, 107 East Gay St.
12/27/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Somerset United Methodist Church, 139 E. Main St, PO Box
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Athens
Albany
12/15/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Alexander High School, 6091 Ayers Road
Athens
12/14/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.
12/14/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., O'Bleness Hospital, 55 Hospital Drive
12/21/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Athens Masonic Lodge, 12 W Carpenter St.
12/22/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.
12/28/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.
12/30/2022: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Athens County Chapter, 100 May Ave.
Glouster
12/9/2022: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Trimble High School, One Tomcat Drive
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Coshocton
Coshocton
12/7/2022: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High Street
12/7/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High Street
12/21/2022: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Coshocton County Career Center, 115 N. Water Street
12/23/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Coshocton Regional Medical Center, 1460 Orange Street
Walhonding
12/12/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., New Castle Church, 32421 US RT 36
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Guernsey
Byesville
12/14/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stop Nine Church, 60325 Southgate Road
Cambridge
12/9/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., High School, 1401 Deerpath Drive
12/20/2022: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 136 East 8th Street
12/30/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Guernsey County Crossroads Branch Library, 63500 Byesville Road
Lore City
12/9/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Buckeye Trail High School, 65555 Wintergreen Rd
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Licking
Etna
12/29/2022: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Daybreak Church, 1226 Pike Street
12/29/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Daybreak Church, 1226 Pike Street
Heath
12/8/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Indian Mound Mall, 771 S. 30th St
Johnstown
12/12/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Johnstown Council Chambers, 599 S. Main St
Newark
12/9/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 West Main Street, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
12/13/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 West Main Street, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
12/14/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Park National Bank, 50 N. Third Street
12/16/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 West Main Street, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
12/20/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., National Guard Armory, 1297 Hollar Lane
12/20/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 West Main Street, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
12/21/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., YMCA, 470 West Church Street
12/23/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 West Main Street, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
12/24/2022: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Elks Lodge, 73 North Third Street
12/27/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 West Main Street, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
12/29/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trek Brewing Company, 1486 Granville Rd
12/30/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 West Main Street, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
Pataskala
12/22/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street
12/23/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tri Village Christian Church, 7509 E. Broad St SW
12/30/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Summit Station United Methodist Church, 6626 Summit Rd SW
Utica
12/22/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Utica Church of Christ, 115 North Central Avenue
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Morgan
Malta
12/20/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Malta United Methodist Church Youth Building, 115 Fourth Street
McConnelsville
12/8/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Morgan High School, 800 Raider Drive
Stockport
12/7/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Stockport United Methodist Church, 3455 Market St.
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Muskingum
Norwich
12/28/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., East 40 Church of Christ, 7522 E. Pike
Philo
12/30/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Harrison Twp Fire Department, 300 3rd Street
Zanesville
12/12/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
12/15/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
12/19/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
12/22/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Park National Lending Center, 505 Market St.
12/23/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
12/28/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Secrest Auditorium, 334 Shinnick Street
12/28/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
12/30/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hallowed Hills - Francis Smith Center, 3129 East Pike
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Noble
Caldwell
12/22/2022: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Community Center, 44187 Fairgrounds Rd
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Perry
Junction City
12/31/2022: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., American Legion Hall, 110 Logan St.
New Lexington
12/23/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Perry Behavioral Health Choices, 112 S. Main St
Somerset
12/15/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Somerset American Legion, 107 East Gay St.
12/27/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Somerset United Methodist Church, 139 E. Main St, PO Box
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 visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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