TOLEDO, Ohio, (Aug. 22, 2016) — During National Preparedness Month in September, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a readily available blood supply for emergencies.
Whether blood is needed for a chronic condition such as sickle cell disease, a routine surgery, a traumatic accident or a large-scale emergency, it’s the blood already on the shelves that helps save lives. Donors of all blood types are needed.
Donations decline around summer holidays like Labor Day. To thank those who come out to give Sept. 2-6, the Red Cross is providing a branded duffel bag, while supplies last.
To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to help reduce wait times.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities
Ohio
Fulton
Swanton
9/12/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Swanton Alliance Church Epic Center, 124 N. Main Street
Archbold
9/13/2016: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Ruihley Park Pavilion, 320 W Holland Street
Wauseon
9/15/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Caspar Church, 1205 N. Shoop Ave.
Hancock
Findlay
9/7/2016: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., The University of Findlay, 1000 N. Main St.
9/9/2016: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Findlay Family YMCA, 300 E. Lincoln St.
9/13/2016: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., St. Marks United Methodist Church, 800 S. Main St.
Vanlue
9/15/2016: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Vanlue High School, 301 S. East St.
Henry
Holgate
9/12/2016: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., St. John United Church of Christ, 13039 Rd J
Napoleon
9/12/2016: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., Henry County Hospital, 1600 East Riverview Avenue
Lucas
Toledo
9/1/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
9/2/2016: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
9/3/2016: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
9/5/2016: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
9/5/2016: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Reformation Lutheran Church, 4543 Douglas Road
9/6/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
9/7/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
Maumee
9/8/2016: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 200 East Broadway
Toledo
9/8/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
9/9/2016: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
9/10/2016: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
Oregon
9/11/2016: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Maumee Bay State Park Lodge, 1750 State Park Road #2
Toledo
9/12/2016: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
9/12/2016: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Student Union, 2801 W. Bancroft
9/13/2016: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Student Union, 2801 W. Bancroft
9/13/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
9/14/2016: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Student Union, 2801 W. Bancroft
9/14/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
9/15/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
Ottawa
Marblehead
9/14/2016: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Marblehead VFW, 421 W. Main Street
Sandusky
Clyde
9/7/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Clyde First United Methodist Church, 510 W Maple St
Fremont
9/10/2016: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Fremont Recreation Center, 600 St. Joseph St.
Seneca
Tiffin
9/1/2016: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tiffin University, 155 Maimi St
9/2/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Journey, 2531 South State Route 100
9/8/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 300 Melmore St
Green Springs
9/14/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Elmwood Healthcare at the Springs, 401 N. Broadway St.
Wood
Grand Rapids
9/1/2016: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Hosanna Lutheran, 23019 Kellogg Road
Bowling Green
9/6/2016: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green State University, Olscamp Hall
9/7/2016: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green State University, Olscamp Hall
9/8/2016: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green State University, Olscamp Hall
Millbury
9/9/2016: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lakewood Church of the Brethren, 27009 Lemoyne Rd.
Perrysburg
9/9/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Zoar Lutheran Church, 314 East Indiana
Bowling Green
9/14/2016: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Bowling Green Middle School, 1079 Fairview Ave.
Wyandot
Sycamore
9/1/2016: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Mohawk Community Center, 295 St. Hwy. 231
Carey
9/5/2016: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Parkview Assembly of God, 777 W. Findlay Street
Michigan
Monroe
Monroe
9/2/2016: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Frenchtown Dixie Library, 2881 Nadeau Rd.
9/6/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Monroe County American Red Cross, 1645 N. Dixie Hwy
Temperance
9/8/2016: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 8330 Lewis Avenue
Monroe
9/9/2016: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Monroe Fire Hall, 15331 S. Dixie Hwy
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) 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 (16 with parental consent in some states), 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 donors can now 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, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent 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.