The American Red Cross urges people of all races and ethnicities to give blood to help ensure a diverse blood supply for patients in need.
All blood types are needed to ensure that the right blood product is available at the right time for all patients. 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).
As a thank-you, those who come to donate blood or platelets through Sept. 30, 2018, will receive a coupon via email for a free haircut at participating Sport Clips locations. More information is available at RedCrossBlood.org/sport-clips.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
• Bradford, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Church of the Nazarene, 55 N. Bennett St.
• Mount Jewett, from 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 28, Mount Jewett Veterans Memorial Club, 61 E. Main St.
• Coudersport, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Coudersport Consistory, 111 E. 2nd St.
• Ulysses, from 3 to 8 p.m. Sept. 21, Tri Town Fire and Ambulance, 836 Route 49
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.
