The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. Book a time to give - visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. People of all blood types, especially type O blood donors - the most needed blood group by hospitals – and platelet donors are needed daily to ensure blood products are available at a moment’s notice.
As February continues, so does the potential for additional weather systems to disrupt blood drives and the ability to provide critical blood products to hospitals. While thousands of donors have answered the call to donate in recent weeks to combat a significant drop in the blood supply, more donors are needed to ensure the blood supply remains ready for those in need of lifesaving medical procedures.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Delaware County:
Feb. 22, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Delhi Alliance Church, 16178 NY 28, Delhi;
Feb. 21, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Downsville Fire Department, 15166 State Highway 30, Downsville;
Feb. 16, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sidney High School, 95 W. Main Street, Sidney;
Feb. 27, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sidney Elks Lodge, 104 River Street, Sidney;
Feb. 21, 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Walton First Baptist Church, 55 Townsend Street, Walton.
