In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are asked to give now to keep blood supply levels rising after a summer shortage. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed.
To schedule a time to give blood or platelets, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
• Delhi, Sept. 19, 1 - 6 p.m., Delhi Alliance Church, 16178 NY 28
• Downsville, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Downsville Fire Department, 15166 State Highway 30
• Margaretville, Sept. 13, 1:30 - 6:30 p.m., Margaretville Fire Department, 77 Church Street
• Roxbury, Sept. 23, 1 - 6 p.m., Carriage House, Jay Gould Memorial Church, Main Street, 53837 State Highway 30
• Sidney, Sept. 16, 1 - 6 p.m., American Legion Post 183, 22 Union Street
• Sidney Center Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES, 270 Boces Drive Route 206
• South Kortright, Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., South Kortright Central School, 58200 State Highway 10
• Stamford, Sept. 17, 1 - 5 p.m., Robinson Terrace Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, 28652 NY-23
• Walton, Sept. 17, 2 - 6 p.m., Pines Brook Church, 1444 Pines Brook 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.
