When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now:
• Type O negative is the universal blood type and what emergency room personnel reach for when there is no time to determine a patient’s blood type in the most serious situations.
• Type O positive blood is the most used blood type because it can be transfused to Rh-positive patients of any blood type.
• Platelets are often needed to help with clotting in cases of massive bleeding.
Book a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Upcoming Delaware County blood donation opportunities:
Davenport May 31, 1 - 6 p.m., Charlotte Valley Central School, 15611 State Highway 23
Delhi May 16, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Delhi Alliance Church, 16178 NY 28
Downsville May 13, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Downsville Central School, 14784 State Highway 30
Margaretville May 24, 1:30 - 6:30 p.m., Margaretville Fire Department, 77 Church Street
Sidney May 21, 1 - 6 p.m., American Legion Post 183, 22 Union Street
Sidney Center May 30, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES, 270 Boces Drive Route 206
Walton May 14, 1:30 - 6 p.m., Pines Brook Church, 1444 Pines Brook Road
