Make a positive impact: Give blood with the Red Cross | Monday, March 11, 2024
Make a positive impact: Give blood with the Red Cross
Donors needed to help keep blood supply growing as seasons change
March 11, 2024 — As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. People of all blood types – especially those with type O blood – are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesaving transfusions.
During Red Cross Month in March, the Red Cross celebrates the volunteers and blood and platelet donors who are critical to ensuring those in need receive relief and care. Help can’t wait – to book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. As a thank-you, all who come to give by March 24 will get a $10 e-gift card to a pet supply merchant of choice, plus a chance to win one of five $3,000 gift cards. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Pets for details.
Additionally, the Red Cross is teaming up with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures to celebrate the epic new film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and to invite donors to rise together and give blood. When donors share their strength by giving March 25-April 7, they’ll get an exclusive Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. © 2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., Ltd.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities March 11-31
Perry
Corning
3/26/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Miller High School, 10397 OH-155
New Lexington
3/16/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Rose Catholic Church, 120 N. High St
Thornville
3/15/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sheridan High School, 8725 Sheridan Road
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Athens
Athens
3/13/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.
3/16/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Athens Recreation Center, 701 E. State Street
3/19/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Athens County Chapter, 100 May Ave.
3/19/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University - Baker Center, OU-Baker Center, 1 Park Place
3/21/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Richland Methodist Church, 60 Pomeroy Rd
3/27/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Athens County Chapter, 100 May Ave.
3/27/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University Jefferson Hall, 46 E Green Dr
3/28/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University Living Learning Center, 111 S. Green Drive
3/29/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Baker Center, 1 Park Place
Nelsonville
3/11/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square
3/14/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Rocky Outlet Store, 45 E. Canal Street
3/21/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hocking College Recreation Center, 3301 Hocking Parkway
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Coshocton
Coshocton
3/20/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High Street
3/20/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High Street
3/22/2024: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Coshocton High School, 1205 Cambridge Road
3/22/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Coshocton Christian School, 23891 Airport Road
3/29/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Coshocton Regional Medical Center, 1460 Orange Street
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Guernsey
Byesville
3/19/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stop Nine Church of Christ, 60330 Southgate Rd
Cambridge
3/15/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Guernsey County Crossroads Branch Library, 63500 Byesville Road
3/16/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, 1341 N. Clark Street
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Licking
Granville
3/27/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hoaglin Wellness Center, 550 Chapel Dr
Johnstown
3/18/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Church of the Ascension Worship Center, 555 S Main St
3/30/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., American Legion Post 254, 180 West Maple
Newark
3/12/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trek Brewing Company, 1486 Granville Rd
3/12/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
3/15/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 – South
3/15/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Faith and Family Center, 45 Granville Street
3/19/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
3/22/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
3/26/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
3/28/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ohio State Newark & COTC, 1000 LeFevre Boulevard
3/29/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
Pataskala
3/22/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tri Village Christian Church, 7509 E. Broad St SW
3/29/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street
Utica
3/21/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Utica Church of Christ, 115 N Central Ave
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Morgan
McConnelsville
3/11/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional, 35 W Main St
3/12/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional, 35 W Main St
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Muskingum
Adamsville
3/25/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Adamsville Community Center, 8200 Madison Road
Duncan Falls
3/22/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Cornerstone Full Gospel Church, 4509 Salt Creek Drive
Frazeysburg
3/15/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Meadow View Church of Christ, 6750 Raiders Road
Nashport
3/13/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Local 1105, 5805 Frazeysburg Road
New Concord
3/27/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., John Glenn HS, 13115 John Glenn School Road
Zanesville
3/12/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
3/14/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
3/18/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
3/19/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., College Hall, 1555 Newark Rd
3/22/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Muskingum High School, 200 Kimes Rd
3/23/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Unity Church of the Nazarene, 3095 Maysville Pike
3/25/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
3/28/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
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Noble
Caldwell
3/27/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Community Center, 44187 Fairgrounds Rd
Summerfield
3/14/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Summerfield VFD, 605 East Coss Street
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Perry
Corning
3/26/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Miller High School, 10397 OH-155
New Lexington
3/16/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Rose Catholic Church, 120 N. High St
Thornville
3/15/2024: 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.
