Red Cross calls for healthy donors to maintain blood supply
(Nov. 18, 2018) — As influenza activity picks up, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets to ensure a strong blood supply for patients in need.
Blood and platelets can only be given by donors who are feeling well. One way to maintain health is to get a flu vaccine each fall. There is no waiting period to give blood or platelets after receiving a flu shot as long as the donor is symptom-free and fever-free.
Stay healthy this flu season and make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed this fall after Hurricanes Michael and Florence forced the cancellation of about 200 blood drives, causing approximately 7,000 units of blood and platelets to go uncollected.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 1-15:
Davis
Bountiful
11/2/2018: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., ARIIX, 563 W 500 S, Suite 300
11/2/2018: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., South Davis Recreation Center, 550 North 200 West
Farmington
11/9/2018: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Farmington Stake, 352 South 200 West
Hill Air Force Base
11/9/2018: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Hill Air Force Base, 5711 E Ave, Base Chapel, Building 445
Layton
11/1/2018: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Layton High School, 440 Wasatch Drive
11/1/2018: 10:45 a.m. - 6 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/2/2018: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/3/2018: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/5/2018: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/6/2018: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/7/2018: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/8/2018: 10:45 a.m. - 6 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/9/2018: 7:45 a.m. - 2 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/9/2018: 2:15 p.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/10/2018: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/12/2018: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/13/2018: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/14/2018: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/15/2018: 10:45 a.m. - 6 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/15/2018: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Layton Utah West Stake, 1750 W 1600 N
11/15/2018: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Layton Utah Kays Creek Stake/Stone Chapel, 2455 Valley View Dr.
North Salt Lake
11/8/2018: 10 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Lexington Law, 330 N Cutler Drive
Syracuse
11/1/2018: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Syracuse West Stake, 1600 South 4500 West
11/7/2018: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Syracuse Stake Center, 1350 South 1800 West
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Weber
Eden
11/14/2018: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Wolf Creek Resort, 3718 North Wolf Creek Drive
North Ogden
11/8/2018: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., North Ogden Utah Ben Lomond Stake 3100 North Building, 3100 North 575 East
Ogden
11/8/2018: 2:15 p.m. - 8 p.m., South Ogden Stake, 4075 Orchard Ave.
11/9/2018: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Ogden Regional Hospital, 5475 South 500 East
11/10/2018: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 E 5550 S
11/13/2018: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., DaVinci Academy, 2033 Grant Avenue
Roy
11/15/2018: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Roy South Stake, 5725 South 3750 West
South Ogden
11/4/2018: 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, 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 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.
