The American Red Cross urges donors of all blood types to give now to help prevent delays in patient care this summer.
While thousands of donors have answered the call to donate blood, more donors are needed now to help ensure blood types don’t go missing. During the summer, especially around holidays like Independence Day, donations often don’t keep pace with patient needs. The Red Cross is thanking all those who come to donate July 2-7 with an exclusive Red Cross Missing Types T-shirt, while supplies last.
Upcoming local blood donation opportunities:
• Kersey, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. July 10, Fox Township Senior Center, 365 Main St.
• Ridgway, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 13, Ridgway Central Hose Co., 30 N. Broad St.
• St. Marys, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 11, Moose Club Lodge, 30 Erie Ave.
• Weedville, 1 to 6 p.m. July 12, Weedville Wesleyan Church, 18945 Bennetts Valley Highway
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.
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.
