Red Cross calls for blood donors before the holiday season
(Oct. 19, 2017) — With the busy holiday season approaching, the American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood now to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this winter.
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, many regular donors delay giving due to holiday activities and travel. This often decreases the amount of donated blood available for patients. More donations are needed in the weeks leading up to the holidays to help stock the shelves for patients like Emily Bratton. After the birth of her first child, she received several units of blood.
“I know that my life was saved because someone, somewhere, was willing to donate their blood,” said Bratton. “There aren’t words to describe how incredibly thankful I am that people are willing to donate blood to help a stranger.”
Give patients in need another reason to be thankful – make an appointment to give blood. Download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 1-15
Bountiful
11/3/2017: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., South Davis Recreation Center, 550 North 200 West
Farmington
11/10/2017: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Farmington Stake, 352 South 200 West
Layton
11/1/2017: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/2/2017: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/2/2017: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Layton High School, 440 Wasatch Drive
11/3/2017: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/4/2017: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/6/2017: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/7/2017: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/8/2017: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/9/2017: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/10/2017: 7:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/11/2017: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/13/2017: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/14/2017: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/15/2017: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
North Salt Lake
11/9/2017: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Lexington Law, 330 N Cutler Drive
Syracuse
11/2/2017: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Syracuse West Stake, 1600 South 4500 West
11/8/2017: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Syracuse Stake Center, 1350 South 1800 West
Hooper
11/1/2017: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Hooper Utah Pioneer Trail Stake, 4979 South 5100 West
North Ogden
11/9/2017: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., North Ogden Utah Ben Lomond Stake 3100 North Building, 3100 North 575 East
Ogden
11/1/2017: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic High School, 1790 E. Lake St.
11/8/2017: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Weber County Employees, 2380 Washington Blvd.
11/9/2017: 2:15 p.m. - 8 p.m., South Ogden Stake, 4075 Orchard Ave.
Plain City
11/14/2017: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Plain City Utah Stake, 2280 N 3600 W
Riverdale
11/7/2017: 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., TitleMax of Riverdale, 1140 W Riverdale Rd.
South Ogden
11/5/2017: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 163 West 4800 South
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, from a computer or mobile device. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
