Help keep emergency rooms ready by giving blood or platelets

Free haircut coupon by email, chance to win VIP racing experience and more by coming to give now

May 7, 2024 — When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now:

• Type O negative is the universal blood type and what emergency room personnel reach for when there is no time to determine a patient’s blood type in the most serious situations.
• Type O positive blood is the most used blood type because it can be transfused to Rh-positive patients of any blood type.
• Platelets are often needed to help with clotting in cases of massive bleeding.

It’s the blood already on the shelves that can help save lives in an emergency. Book a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts, all who come to donate April 29-May 31 will get a coupon for a free haircut by email. Plus, those who come to give through May 19 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two and VIP racing experience to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Races at Darlington Raceway Labor Day weekend, including entry to the Sport Clips racetrack hospitality tent and a $1,000 gift card. Additionally, those who come to give through May 19 will also get a bonus $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details on all offers, visit RedCrossBlood.org/RaceToGive.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities May 7-31

Perry

Corning

5/21/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Miller High School, 10397 OH-155

Crooksville

5/10/2024: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Crooksville High School, 4075 Ceramic Drive

5/10/2024: 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Crooksville High School, 4075 Ceramic Drive

Thornville

5/16/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sheridan High School, 8725 Sheridan Road

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Athens

Albany

5/14/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Alexander High School, 6091 Ayers Road

Athens

5/7/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Athens County Chapter, 100 May Ave.

5/10/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Athens County Children Services, 18 Stonybrook Drive

5/14/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.

5/17/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Baker Center, 1 Park Place

5/18/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Athens Recreation Center, 701 E. State Street

5/22/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Athens County Chapter, 100 May Ave.

5/28/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.

5/30/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.

5/31/2024: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m., O'Bleness Hospital, 55 Hospital Drive

5/31/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., O'Bleness Hospital, 55 Hospital Drive

The Plains

5/11/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Plains United Methodist Church, 3 North Plains Rd

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Coshocton

Coshocton

5/14/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sacred Heart, 39 Burt Ave

5/15/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High Street

5/15/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High Street

5/24/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Coshocton Regional Medical Center, 1460 Orange Street

5/30/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Genesis Coshocton Medical Center, 48439 Genesis Dr

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Guernsey

Byesville

5/7/2024: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Meadowbrook MIddle School, 58607 Marietta Road

5/7/2024: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Meadowbrook MIddle School, 58607 Marietta Road

5/14/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Stop Nine Church, 60325 Southgate Road

Cambridge

5/11/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, 1341 N. Clark Street

5/17/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Guernsey County Crossroads Branch Library, 63500 Byesville Road

5/29/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, 1341 N. Clark Street

5/31/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Farahay Family Dental Care, 522 Wheeling Avenue

Senecaville

5/9/2024: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Mideast Career Center Buffalo, 57090 Vocational Road

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Licking

Heath

5/22/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Cornerstone Church, 4905 Jacksontown RD

Johnstown

5/20/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Church of the Ascension Worship Center, 555 S Main St

Newark

5/7/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

5/8/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trek Brewing Company, 1486 Granville Rd

5/10/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

5/10/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Faith and Family Center, 45 Granville Street

5/14/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

5/17/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

5/21/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

5/24/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

5/28/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

5/31/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

Pataskala

5/10/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street

5/16/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tri Village Christian Church, 7509 E. Broad St SW

5/20/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street

5/30/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tri Village Christian Church, 7509 E. Broad St SW

5/31/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street

Utica

5/16/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Utica Church of Christ, 115 N Central Ave

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Muskingum

Frazeysburg

5/14/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Frazeysburg Elementary, 120 East 3rd Street

5/17/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Meadow View Church of Christ, 6750 Raiders Road

Zanesville

5/9/2024: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., Maysville High School, 3725 Panther Dr

5/13/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., New Hope Full Gospel Church, 3550 E Pike

5/13/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road

5/23/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road

5/25/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Unity Church of the Nazarene, 3095 Maysville Pike

5/28/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road

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Noble

Caldwell

5/23/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Community Center, 44187 Fairgrounds Rd

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Perry

Corning

5/21/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Miller High School, 10397 OH-155

Crooksville

5/10/2024: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Crooksville High School, 4075 Ceramic Drive

5/10/2024: 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Crooksville High School, 4075 Ceramic Drive

Thornville

5/16/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sheridan High School, 8725 Sheridan Road

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device 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.

Amplify your impact − volunteer!

Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.

Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.