Share your strength: Give blood or platelets with the Red Cross

Exclusive Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire + Red Cross T-shirt for coming to give through April 7

March 25, 2024 — This spring, the American Red Cross asks donors to help defend the blood supply by giving blood or platelets now to combat a monstrous fact: only 3 out of 100 people donate blood. That’s why we’re 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 coming to give March 25-April 7, they’ll get an exclusive Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. (Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/GXK.*)

Blood and platelet donation appointments remain vital this month. People of all blood types – especially those with type O blood – are critical to ensuring hospital shelves can be replenished as soon as possible.

To book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Additionally, all who come to give April 8-28 will get a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Spring for details.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities March 25-April 15

Perry

Corning

3/26/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Miller High School, 10397 OH-155

New Lexington

4/12/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Perry County Board of DD, 600 Senior Dr

Somerset

4/11/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Somerset American Legion, 107 East Gay St.

Thornville

4/6/2024: 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Thornville Masonic Lodge, 44 E. Columbus Street

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Athens

Athens

3/27/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ohio University Convocation Center, 95 Richland Avenue

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 Living Learning Center, 111 S. Green Drive

3/28/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University Jefferson Hall, 46 E Green Dr

3/29/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Baker Center, 1 Park Place

4/2/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University - Baker Center, OU-Baker Center, 1 Park Place

4/4/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University Convocation Center, 95 Richland Avenue

4/5/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., O'Bleness Hospital, 55 Hospital Drive

4/10/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Laurels of Athens, 70 Columbus Circle

4/11/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Richland Methodist Church, 60 Pomeroy Rd

4/15/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Baker Center, 1 Park Place

Nelsonville

4/12/2024: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Nelsonville York High School, 1 Buckeye Dr.

4/12/2024: 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Nelsonville York High School, 1 Buckeye Dr.

The Plains

4/8/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Plains United Methodist Church, 3 North Plains Rd

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Coshocton

Coshocton

3/29/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Coshocton Regional Medical Center, 1460 Orange Street

Walhonding

4/8/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., New Castle Church, 32421 US RT 36

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Guernsey

Byesville

4/10/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stop Nine Church, 60325 Southgate Road

Cambridge

4/5/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, 1341 N. Clark Street

4/13/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., First Baptist Church, 136 E.8th Street

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Licking

Granville

3/27/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hoaglin Wellness Center, 550 Chapel Dr

4/4/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 102 E. Broadway

4/5/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Bryn Du Mansion, 699 Jones Rd NE

Hebron

4/4/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hebron New Life Church, 925 W Main St

Johnstown

3/30/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., American Legion Post 254, 180 West Maple

4/9/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Northridge High School, 6066 Johnstown-Utica Road # 62

4/15/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Church of the Ascension Worship Center, 555 S Main St

Newark

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

4/2/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

4/3/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Valley High School, 100 Hainsview Drive

4/5/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

4/5/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Memorial Hospital, 1320 West Main Street

4/9/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

4/12/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South

Pataskala

3/29/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street

4/5/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tri Village Christian Church, 7509 E. Broad St SW

4/8/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street

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Muskingum

Adamsville

3/25/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Adamsville Community Center, 8200 Madison Road

New Concord

3/27/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., John Glenn HS, 13115 John Glenn School Road

4/3/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., East Muskingum Middle School, 13120 John Glenn School Road

4/10/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Muskingum University Gym, Stadium Dr

Zanesville

4/1/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road

4/8/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road

4/15/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 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

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Perry

Corning

3/26/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Miller High School, 10397 OH-155

New Lexington

4/12/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Perry County Board of DD, 600 Senior Dr

Somerset

4/11/2024: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Somerset American Legion, 107 East Gay St.

Thornville

4/6/2024: 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Thornville Masonic Lodge, 44 E. Columbus Street

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.