Thousands of additional donations needed to replenish Red Cross blood supply | October 12, 2023
Thousands of additional donations needed to replenish Red Cross blood supply
Gift cards, chance at $5K for those who come to give during national shortage
Oct. 12, 2023 — Since announcing a national blood and platelet shortage a month ago, thousands of donors across the country have rolled up a sleeve to help rebuild the American Red Cross blood and platelet supply. As that generosity continues, the Red Cross is working around-the-clock to ensure patients have access to lifesaving transfusions and must collect 10,000 additional blood and platelet donations – over and above expectations – each week over the next month to sufficiently meet hospital needs. Donors of all blood types are urged to book a time to give now, especially those with type O blood or those giving platelets.
Don’t wait – patients are counting on critical care this fall. To make an appointment, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
To encourage more blood and platelet donations, the Red Cross is offering new incentives to donors over the next month. All who come to give Oct. 21-Nov. 9 will receive a $10 gift card by email to a restaurant merchant of their choice to enjoy lunch on the Red Cross. They’ll also be automatically entered to win a $5,000 gift card. There will be three lucky winners – one chosen at random each week. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Lunch.
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines don’t affect donor eligibility
As cold and flu season quickly approaches, the Red Cross is reminding donors that they can still give blood or platelets after receiving a flu vaccine, so long as they are feeling healthy and well on the day of their donation. Likewise, there is no deferral or wait time for those receiving the updated COVID-19 vaccine.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Oct. 13-Nov. 9:
Perry
Junction City
10/14/2023: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., American Legion Hall, 110 Logan St
New Lexington
10/20/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Perry County Board of DD, 600 Senior Dr
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Athens
Athens
10/18/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.
10/25/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Walter Hall, 25 S Green Dr, Corner Richland and South Green Dr.
10/28/2023: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Athens Recreation Center, 701 E. State Street
10/30/2023: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Athens County Chapter, 100 May Ave.
11/1/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, 191 W Union St., Heritage Hall
11/9/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Athens County Chapter House, 100 May Ave.
Nelsonville
10/19/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hocking College Recreation Center, 3301 Hocking Parkway
11/3/2023: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Nelsonville York High School, 1 Buckeye Dr.
11/6/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square
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Coshocton
Coshocton
10/13/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Roscoe UMC, 475 High Street
10/20/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Coshocton Public Health District, 637 Chestnut St
10/26/2023: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., NewPointe Community Church Coshocton, 23801 C.R. 621
11/3/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High Street
Warsaw
10/18/2023: 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., River View High School, 26496 St. Rt. 60 North
West Lafayette
11/3/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., First Baptist Church West Lafayette, 113 S. Kirk Street
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Guernsey
Cambridge
10/17/2023: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., First Baptist Church, 136 E.8th Street
10/17/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 136 E.8th Street
10/20/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, 1341 N. Clark Street
10/24/2023: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Cambridge High School, 1401 Deerpath Drive
10/28/2023: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., First Baptist Church, 136 E.8th Street
11/3/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Guernsey County Crossroads Branch Library, 63500 Byesville Road
Senecaville
10/13/2023: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Mideast Career Center Buffalo, 57090 Vocational Road
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Licking
Etna
10/26/2023: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Daybreak Church, 1226 Pike Street
10/26/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Daybreak Church, 1226 Pike Street
Granville
11/8/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hoaglin Wellness Center, 550 Chapel Dr
11/8/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., St Edwards Catholic Church, 785 Newark - Granville Rd
Hebron
11/2/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hebron New Life United Methodist Church, 925 West Main ST
Johnstown
10/16/2023: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Church of the Ascension Worship Center, 555 S Main St
11/6/2023: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Church of the Ascension Worship Center, 555 S Main St
Newark
10/13/2023: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
10/17/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
10/18/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., YMCA-Licking County, 470 W. Church St.
10/20/2023: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
10/24/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
10/27/2023: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
10/27/2023: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Memorial Hospital, 1320 West Main Street
10/28/2023: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wilkins Community Building, 11152 Willkins Run Road
10/31/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trek Brewing Company, 1486 Granville Rd
10/31/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
11/2/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ohio State Newark & COTC, 1000 LeFevre Boulevard
11/3/2023: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
11/3/2023: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Licking Valley High School, 100 Hainsview Drive
11/7/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Licking Blood Donation Center, 1272 W Main St, Doctors Park Building 5 - South
Pataskala
10/13/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street
10/28/2023: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tri Village Christian Church, 7509 E. Broad St SW
Utica
10/26/2023: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Utica Church of Christ, 115 N Central Ave
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Morgan
Malta
10/27/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Malta United Methodist Church Youth Building, 115 Fourth Street
McConnelsville
11/7/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Morgan County Riecker Building, 155 E Main Street
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Muskingum
Adamsville
10/30/2023: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Adamsville Community Center, 8200 Madison Road
New Concord
10/18/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., East Muskingum Middle School, 13120 John Glenn School Road
11/8/2023: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., John Glenn HS, 13115 John Glenn School Road
Roseville
10/20/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Legion Post 71, 74 S. Main Street
South Zanesville
11/4/2023: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rolling Plains Global Methodist, 3350 Moxahala Park Road
Zanesville
10/16/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
10/23/2023: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
10/30/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
11/6/2023: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road
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Perry
Junction City
10/14/2023: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., American Legion Hall, 110 Logan St
New Lexington
10/20/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Perry County Board of DD, 600 Senior Dr
How to donate blood
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.
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.
