Blood donations urgently needed in the final weeks of summer
(Aug. 7, 2017) – The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help overcome a chronic summer blood shortage.
In August, regular donors may delay giving as final summer vacations are planned and back-to-school activities ramp up. To fully meet the needs of hospital patients in the coming days and weeks, donations are urgently needed from new and current donors. Those who donated blood earlier this summer may be eligible to donate again. Blood can be safely donated every 56 days, and Power Red cells can be donated every 112 days.
As a special thank you, those who come out to give blood or platelets with the Red Cross now through Aug. 31 will be emailed a $5 Target eGiftCard™.*
Appointments can be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). To help reduce wait times, donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 15-31
Davis
Bountiful
8/17/2017: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Bountiful YSA Stake, 2285 South 200 West
8/25/2017: 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Bountiful North Stake, 1500 North 400 East
8/30/2017: 11 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Intermountain Bountiful, 390 North Main St.
Centerville
8/25/2017: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Centerville Police Department, 250 North main St.
8/25/2017: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Walmart, 221 West Parrish Lane
Clearfield
8/18/2017: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Clearfield Stake, 935 S. State St.
Farmington
8/25/2017: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Chase Bank - Farmington, 100 North Station Parkway
Kaysville
8/24/2017: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kaysville Central Stake, 200 East Center
8/31/2017: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kaysville Utah Deseret Mill Stake, 1275 W 200 North, Flint St
Layton
8/15/2017: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
8/16/2017: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
8/17/2017: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
8/18/2017: 7:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
8/19/2017: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
8/21/2017: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
8/22/2017: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
8/23/2017: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
8/24/2017: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
8/25/2017: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
8/26/2017: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
8/28/2017: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
8/29/2017: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., First National Bank Main Branch, 12 South Main
8/29/2017: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
8/30/2017: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
8/31/2017: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
North Salt Lake
8/23/2017: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Albertsons Distribution Center, 620 West 600 North
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Weber
North Ogden
8/16/2017: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., ARW Engineers, 1594 West Park Circle
Ogden
8/16/2017: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., UDOT - Ogden, 166 West Southwell Street
8/16/2017: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ogden Mound Fort Stake, 373 15th Street
8/23/2017: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Ogden City, 2549 Washington Blvd.
8/25/2017: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Ardent Mills, 2780 G Avenue
8/25/2017: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Kubex Fitness - Ogden, 1186 E. 4600 s.
8/26/2017: 10 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Paul Mitchell - Ogden, 2285 Grant Ave
8/28/2017: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Student Union, 2102 University Circle
8/28/2017: 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., JD Machine, 2744 Parkland Blvd
8/29/2017: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Student Union, 2102 University Circle
8/30/2017: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Student Union, 2102 University Circle
8/30/2017: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ogden Utah Mount Lewis Stake, 1150 N. Monroe
8/31/2017: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Student Union, 2102 University Circle
Pleasant View
8/17/2017: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Pleasant View Utah South Stake, 3602 North 500 West
Community partners play vital role in maintaining the blood supply
The Red Cross relies on community partners to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients. About 80 percent of blood donations made to the Red Cross are through blood drives set up by community organizations, groups and businesses, such as Suburban Propane.
As a proud national sponsor of the Red Cross Blood Services, Suburban Propane hosts blood drives throughout the year, encourages its employees and customers to donate during the challenging summer months, and provides employee volunteers across the country in one of the largest nationwide corporate volunteer efforts in support of the Red Cross Blood Services. Suburban Propane also supports a summer public awareness advertising campaign to educate people about the constant need for blood and platelet donations.
To become a community partner by hosting a Red Cross blood drive, visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
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.
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.
* Restrictions apply. Additional information and details are available at redcrossblood.org/summer. The Bullseye Design, Target and Target GiftCard are registered trademarks of Target Brands, Inc. Terms and conditions are applied to gift cards. Target is not a participating partner in or sponsorof this offer
