There’s no way to predict when or where an accident will happen. That’s why the American Red Cross needs donors to give blood during Trauma Awareness Month this May and throughout the year to help ensure that trauma centers are prepared the moment an injured patient arrives.
Donors of all blood types are urged to give now to help meet the needs of trauma patients and others with serious medical conditions. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
In thanks, all those who come to donate blood, platelets or plasma with the Red Cross May 1 through June 10 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email. Restrictions apply.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities May 1-23:
• Kersey, 2 to 6:30 p.m. May 7, Fox Township Senior Center, 365 Main St.
• Ridgway, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 10, Ridgway Central Hose Co., 30 N. Broad St.
• St. Marys, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 8, Moose Club Lodge, 30 Erie Ave.
• Weedville, 1 to 6 p.m. May 9, Weedville Wesleyan Church, 18945 Bennetts Valley Highway
• Bradford, 1 to 5:30 p.m. May 14, Church of the Nazarene, 55 N. Bennett St.
• Coudersport, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. May 23, Coudersport Consistory, 111 E. 2nd St.
• Ulysses, 3 to 8 p.m. May 17, 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.
