Give thanks for good health by donating blood this holiday season
(November 1, 2017) — The American Red Cross encourages people to share their good health this holiday season by donating blood for patients in need.
Mike Healey’s son was born prematurely, weighing 3 pounds, and immediately needed blood. “I gave blood the next day and have done it 56 times since then,” he said. Though Healey’s son spent his first 49 days of life in the neonatal intensive care unit, he has thrived and is now a healthy, 10-year-old little league baseball player. “I will never forget whoever selflessly gave blood for my son.”
A decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors are busy with holiday activities and travel. However, patients don’t get a holiday break from needing lifesaving transfusions. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
By giving blood or platelets, donors may give patients more time – and more holidays – with loved ones. Make an appointment to give 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 Nov. 16-30
Bountiful
11/17/2017: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., ARIIX, 563 W 500 S, Suite 300
11/29/2017: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Bountiful East Stake, 650 East 2150 South
Fruit Heights
11/30/2017: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Fruit Heights Utah Stake, 910 South Mountain Road
Kaysville
11/30/2017: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kaysville Utah Deseret Mill Stake, 1275 W 200 North, Flint St
Layton
11/16/2017: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/16/2017: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Layton Utah West Stake, 1750 W 1600 N
11/16/2017: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Layton Utah Kays Creek Stake/Stone Chapel, 2455 Valley View Dr.
11/17/2017: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/18/2017: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/20/2017: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/21/2017: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/22/2017: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/23/2017: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/24/2017: 7:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/25/2017: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/27/2017: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/28/2017: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/29/2017: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
11/30/2017: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite F
Syracuse
11/17/2017: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Syracuse High School, 665 South 2000 West
Eden
11/24/2017: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Wolf Creek Resort, 3718 North Wolf Creek Drive
North Ogden
11/20/2017: 12:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m., ARW Engineers, 1594 West Park Circle
Ogden
11/18/2017: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Ogden Masonic Temple, 1240 20th Street
11/18/2017: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 East 5550 South
11/29/2017: 10:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., UDOT - Ogden, 166 West Southwell Street
11/29/2017: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ogden Utah University 2nd Stake, 880 Harrison Blvd
11/30/2017: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ogden Utah Weber Stake, 5855 Skyline Drive
Roy
11/16/2017: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Roy South Stake, 5725 South 3750 West
11/30/2017: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Roy West Stake, 5080 South 3100 West
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.
