The American Red Cross needs help to bring back the A’s, B’s and O’s. These letters represent blood types, and the reality is that during blood shortages these letters do go missing from hospital shelves. 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.
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).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Marshall County are: June 27th from 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., St. Isidore Hall, 803 West Bike Street in Bremen.
June 28th from 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office/Jail, 1400 N. Pioneer
July 5th from 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Quick’s Lanes, 1024 West Jefferson Street in Plymouth
July 12th from 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 901 East Jefferson Strert in Plymouth
July 13th from 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Argos United Methodist Church, 540 N Michigan Street in Argos.
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 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/RapidPassor use the Blood Donor App.
