During National Volunteer Month this April, the American Red Cross celebrates the volunteers who help fulfill its lifesaving mission and invites others to get involved by giving blood. You can help by educating the public that volunteer blood donors are the only source of blood for patients in need of transfusions and sharing upcoming blood donation opportunities.
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Give blood with the Red Cross during National Volunteer Month
(March 20, 2017) – The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Volunteer Month this April. Donating blood is a simple way to make a profound difference in the lives of patients.
Nearly 2.8 million generous people donated blood through the Red Cross last year. The Red Cross salutes these volunteer blood donors who helped fulfill its lifesaving mission and invites others to roll up a sleeve and join them.
Bill Parr has been donating blood for more than 30 years. “I think it’s one of the most rewarding things you can do, knowing that such a simple act can have such a positive impact on another human being in a time of need,” he said.
Volunteer donors are the only source of blood products for those in need of transfusions. Donors of all blood types are needed this spring.
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:
Bountiful
4/12/2017: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Bountiful Val Verda Stake, 2633 South 50 West
Centerville
4/11/2017: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wells Fargo Bank, 32 West Parrish Lane
Clearfield
4/11/2017: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., ATK, Freeport Center Bldg. C-14
Farmington
4/5/2017: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Farmington Utah South Stake, 850 South 50 East
4/8/2017: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Farmington Utah West Stake, 14 Bonanza Road
4/14/2017: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Smith's - Farmington, 1316 North HIGHWAY 89
Kaysville
4/13/2017: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kaysville Utah East Stake, 201 South 600 East
Layton
4/1/2017: 9 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
4/3/2017: 8 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
4/4/2017: 1 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
4/5/2017: 1 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
4/6/2017: 8 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
4/7/2017: 8 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
4/7/2017: 1:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
4/10/2017: 8 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
4/11/2017: 1 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
4/12/2017: 1 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
4/13/2017: 8 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
4/13/2017: 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Layton Hills Stake, 590 West Antelope Dr (2000 North)
4/13/2017: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Layton Utah Kays Creek Stake, 2680 E. Cherry Lane
4/14/2017: 8 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
4/14/2017: 1:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
4/15/2017: 9 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
Syracuse
4/12/2017: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Syracuse Stake Center, 1350 South 1800 West
Ogden
4/1/2017: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Chick-Fil-A Ogden, 1120 Washington Blvd
4/4/2017: 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Ogden Institute of Religion, 1302 Edvalson
4/5/2017: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ogden Utah Mount Lewis Stake, 1150 N. Monroe
4/10/2017: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Teleperformance Ogden, 2261 Grant Ave
4/10/2017: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Highmark Charter School, 2467 East South Weber Drive
4/11/2017: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Ogden Weber ATC Student Union Building, 200 N Washington Blvd
4/13/2017: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ogden Utah Burch Creek Stake, 4955 Adams Ave.
Riverdale
4/12/2017: 10 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Convergys, 1400 West 4400 South
West Haven
4/6/2017: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Haven Utah Stake, 4700 West 3300 South
4/7/2017: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Regal Country Building, 3939 West 4000 South
How to help
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 donors can now 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, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
Volunteers needed
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross is to become a volunteer transportation specialist and deliver lifesaving blood products to local area hospitals. Volunteer transportation specialists play a very important role in ensuring an ample blood supply for patients in need by transporting blood and blood products. For more information and to apply for a volunteer transportation specialist position, visit rdcrss.org/driver.
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.
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