The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood to help ensure sufficient blood supplies are available for patients this holiday season.
Blood donations often decline during the holidays when donors get busy with travel and family gatherings, but the need for blood remains steady. Someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds.
Eligible donors with all types are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
As extra encouragement to donate blood during the busiest time of November for many people, presenting blood donors from Nov. 26 through Nov. 30 will receive a limited-edition Red Cross potholder stuffed with unique celebrity chef recipes, while supplies last. Thanksgiving recipes are courtesy of Mario Batali, Rocco DiSpirito, Alex Guarnaschelli and Mike Isabella.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
11/17/2014: 3 – 7 p.m., Warwick Community Center, 100 S. Dogwood Street SW, Warwick
11/18/2014: 12 – 6 p.m., Tifton Methodist Church, 107 West 12th Street, Tifton
11/19/2014: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tift County High School, 1 Blue Devil Way, Tifton
11/20/2014: 2 – 7 p.m., Turner County Civic Center, 601 East Madison Street, Ashburn
11/21/2014: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Terrell County High School, 201 Greenwave Blvd., Dawson
11/26/2014: 2 – 6 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 902 Adel Hwy. N, Nashville
11/28/2014: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tifton Mall, 458 N. Virginia Avenue, Tifton
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center, 1515 Dawson Road, Albany
• Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Wednesday CLOSED
• Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Saturday 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Sunday CLOSED
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 (16 with parental consent in some states), 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.
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 visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.