December 18th, 2019 – 4:45 PM
American Red Cross Press Release –
During this season of giving, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the gift of life to help ensure patients don’t have to worry about the availability of blood
this winter. Blood and platelet donations of all types are needed, especially type O.
Holiday travel and severe winter weather often lead to a decline in blood donations. However, a patient’s need for lifesaving treatment doesn’t take a vacation or stop for nasty weather. Blood and platelets are needed every day for those receiving treatment for cancer and leukemia, accident and burn victims and surgical patients, among others.
As a special thank you for being the lifeline for patients this holiday season, those who come out to give blood with the Red Cross Dec. 19-Jan. 5 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T- shirt, while supplies last. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the free 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.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Bartow
Cartersville
12/26/2019: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., AMC, 1129 North Tennessee Street
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Gordon
Calhoun
12/26/2019: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church Calhoun, 205 East Line Street
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Bartow
Cartersville
12/31/2019: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Cartersville Civic Ctr., 435 West Main Street
1/6/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Planet Fitness Cartersville, 867 Joe Frank Harris Parkway
1/8/2020: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 183 West Main Street
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Gordon
Calhoun
2019-APL-02081
1/14/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Planet Fitness Calhoun #5753, 122 W C Bryant Parkway
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Polk
Rockmart
1/14/2020: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., In Memory of Martha J. McDurmon-Rockmart Community-First Baptist
Church, 311 E. Elm 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.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters feed and provide emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international
humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families.
The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.