The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products. By making an appointment to give blood or platelets in August, donors can keep the national blood supply from falling to shortage levels.
Red Cross especially needs type O negative, type O positive, type B negative and type A negative blood donors, as well as platelet donors. For those who don’t know their blood type, making a donation is an easy way to find out this important personal health information. The Red Cross will notify new donors of their blood type soon after they give.
Schedule an appointment to give by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Delaware County:
Delhi Aug. 30, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Delhi Alliance Church, 16178 NY 28;
Sidney Aug. 29, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sidney Elks Lodge, 104 River Street;
Walton Aug. 23, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Walton First Baptist Church, 55 Townsend Street;
Sept. 5, 1:30 - 6 p.m., Pines Brook Church, 1444 Pines Brook Road.
