Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region:
The American Red Cross continues to amplify the ongoing critical need for blood to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, and those who have never given before, are needed now.
Only 3 out of 100 Americans donate blood. With the blood supply still at critical levels, every single donation is key to making sure all patients relying on lifesaving transfusions, including car accident victims and those living with sickle cell disease, get the care they need.
Fall into donating blood. Make an appointment to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.In thanks, those who come to give by Sept. 30 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Fall for details.
Those who come to give Oct. 1-31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Sept. 23-Oct. 15:
Bartow
Adairsville
9/23/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 102 South Main Street
Cartersville
9/24/2024: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Cartersville Civic Ctr., 435 West Main Street
9/24/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Georgia Highlands College, 5441 Highway 20
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Chattooga
Summerville
10/14/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Chattooga County Chamber & Civic Center, 200 Commerce Street
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Floyd
Rome
10/1/2024: 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Westminister Presbyterian Church, 1941 Shorter Ave
9/26/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Shorter University, 315 Shorter Avenue
9/28/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Kelsy-Adcock-Burrell Center, 41 Washington Dr. SE
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Gordon
Calhoun
10/2/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Gordon Central High School, 335 Warrior Path NE
9/25/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sonoraville High School, 7340 Fairmount Highway SE
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Polk
Cedartown
10/7/2024: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 144 Essex St.
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.
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 follow us on social media.