Red Cross: Communities urged to give blood as winter threat continues | February 12, 2024
Red Cross: Communities urged to give blood as winter threat continues
$20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for those who come to give in February
Feb. 12, 2024 — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply this month. The public can book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. People of all blood types – especially type O blood donors, the most needed blood group by hospitals – and platelet donors are needed daily to ensure blood products are available for hospitals at a moment’s notice.
As February continues, so does the potential for additional weather systems to disrupt blood drives and the ability to provide critical blood products to hospitals. While thousands of donors have answered the call to donate in recent weeks to combat a significant drop in the blood supply, more donors are needed now to ensure the blood supply remains ready for those in need of lifesaving medical procedures.
Don’t wait − make an appointment to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. In thanks for helping, all who come to give in February will get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Heart.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Feb. 12-29:
Perry
Glenford
2/15/2024: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Glenford Elementary, 128 E High St
New Lexington
2/16/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., New Lexington City Building, 215 S. Main St.
2/21/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., New Lexington High School, 2547 Panther Drive
Somerset
2/15/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Somerset American Legion, 107 East Gay St.
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Athens
Athens
2/13/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.
2/15/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University - Baker Center, OU-Baker Center, 1 Park Place
2/15/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Richland Methodist Church, 60 Pomeroy Rd
2/20/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, 191 W Union St., Heritage Hall
2/26/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Baker Center, 1 Park Place
2/27/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Baker Center, 1 Park Place
2/28/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.
2/28/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Walter Hall, 25 S Green Dr, Corner Richland and South Green Dr.
The Plains
2/12/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Plains United Methodist Church, 3 North Plains Rd
2/19/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Plains United Methodist Church, 3 North Plains Rd
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Coshocton
Coshocton
2/21/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., NewPointe Community Church Coshocton, 23801 C.R. 621
2/26/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Coshocton Public Health District, 637 Chestnut St
Walhonding
2/12/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., New Castle Church, 32421 US RT 36
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Guernsey
Cambridge
2/13/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., First Baptist Church, 136 E.8th Street
2/13/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Cambridge High School, 1401 Deerpath Drive
2/13/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 136 E.8th Street
2/23/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Guernsey County Crossroads Branch Library, 63500 Byesville Road
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Licking
Etna
2/22/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Daybreak Church, 1226 Pike Street
2/22/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Daybreak Church, 1226 Pike Street
Granville
2/20/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hoaglin Wellness Center, 550 Chapel Dr
Hebron
2/29/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hebron New Life Church, 925 West Main ST
Johnstown
2/19/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Church of the Ascension Worship Center, 555 S Main St
Newark
2/13/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
2/16/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
2/20/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trek Brewing Company, 1486 Granville Rd
2/20/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
2/23/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
2/27/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Buckeye Shooting Center, 1350 E. Main St.
2/27/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
Pataskala
2/16/2024: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Tri Village Christian Church, 7509 E. Broad St SW
2/23/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street
Utica
2/22/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Utica Church of Christ, 115 N Central Ave
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Morgan
Malta
2/20/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Malta United Methodist Church Youth Building, 115 Fourth Street
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Muskingum
Duncan Falls
2/28/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Duncan Falls - Philo Lions Club @ Wayne Twp. Building, 216 Bridge Street
Zanesville
2/12/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
2/15/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
2/19/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
2/21/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Secrest Auditorium, 334 Shinnick Street
2/26/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
2/27/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Maysville High School, 3725 Panther Dr
2/27/2024: 8:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Commons, 400 Richards Road
2/29/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
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Noble
Sarahsville
2/13/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Shenandoah High School, 49346 SR 147
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Perry
Glenford
2/15/2024: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Glenford Elementary, 128 E High St
New Lexington
2/16/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., New Lexington City Building, 215 S. Main St.
2/21/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., New Lexington High School, 2547 Panther Drive
Somerset
2/15/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Somerset American Legion, 107 East Gay St.
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 follow us on social media.
