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(June 22, 2016) — The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients now and throughout the summer.
Blood donations often decline in the summer months, especially around summer holidays when donors are less available to give. The need for blood doesn’t decrease though – every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires blood or platelets. In fact, a recent survey of Red Cross blood and platelet donors showed that nearly half knew someone who needed blood or they needed blood themselves.
“Donating blood helps save lives and can affect people you know and work alongside every day,” said Scott Nethery, whose 7-year-old daughter Audrey requires frequent transfusions. Audrey was born with Diamond Blackfan anemia, a rare condition where her body doesn’t make enough red blood cells. “I am so appreciative of the individuals whose blood is within my daughter at this very moment. Without blood, my little angel would not be with us today.”
To encourage more people to donate around Independence Day, all those who come out to donate blood July 1-5, 2016, will receive a limited-edition Red Cross lunch cooler, while supplies last.
Donors of all blood types are needed now. Schedule an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities
Ohio
Fulton
Swanton
7/11/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Swanton Alliance Church Epic Center, 124 N. Main Street
Delta
7/12/2016: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Shiloh Christian Union Church, 2100 County Road 5
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Hancock
Arlington
7/9/2016: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Good Hope Lutheran Church, 300 S. Main St.
Findlay
7/15/2016: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., USW Local 207L Union Hall, 1130 Summit St.
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Henry
Liberty Center
7/6/2016: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Liberty Center High School, 103 W. Young Street
Holgate
7/11/2016: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Peter Lutheran Church, 710 E. Joe E. Brown
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Lucas
Toledo
7/1/2016: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
7/2/2016: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
7/2/2016: 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., St. Joan of Arc, 5950 Heatherdowns Blvd.
7/4/2016: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
7/5/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
7/5/2016: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Toledo Mud Hens, 406 Washington Street
7/6/2016: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 911 Training Center, 2127 Jefferson Avenue
7/6/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
7/7/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
7/8/2016: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
7/9/2016: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
7/11/2016: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
Maumee
7/12/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Maumee American Legion, 204 Illinois Ave.
Toledo
7/12/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
7/13/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
7/14/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
Holland
7/15/2016: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 102.3 Proclaim FM, 7112 Angola Road
Sylvania
7/15/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., McCord Road Christian Church, 4765 McCord Road
Toledo
7/15/2016: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway
Ottawa
Oak Harbor
7/4/2016: 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., Oak Harbor United Methodist Church, 360 E. Ottawa Street
Marblehead
7/6/2016: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Marblehead VFW, 421 W. Main Street
Port Clinton
7/7/2016: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., All State, 3979 Knoll Crest Drive
7/8/2016: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., All State, 3979 Knoll Crest Drive
Elmore
7/11/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 19225 W. Witty
Port Clinton
7/11/2016: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Edgewood Manor, 1330 South Fulton Street
Put in Bay
7/12/2016: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Put-In-Bay Town Hall, 601 Catawba Avenue
Elmore
7/13/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Block, 320 Toledo Street
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Putnam
Leipsic
7/1/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Rectory, 318 State Street
Miller City
7/5/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Miller City Sportsmans Club, 400 S. Main Street
Pandora
7/7/2016: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Pandora United Methodist Church, 108 Washington
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Sandusky
Fremont
7/12/2016: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Fremont Recreation Center, 600 St. Joseph St.
Clyde
7/13/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 609 Vine St.
Fremont
7/14/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Fremont Eagles, 2570 W State St
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Seneca
Tiffin
7/1/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Tiffin Moose Lodge, 1146 N SR 53
New Riegel
7/5/2016: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., New Riegel American Legion, 17 S. Perry St.
Tiffin
7/8/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Family of Faith Lutheran Church, 870 W. Market Street, (Inside theTiffin Mall)
7/14/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 36 Melmore Street
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Wood
Northwood
7/2/2016: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Trinity Grace Brethren Church, 4035 Williston Road
Bowling Green
7/8/2016: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bowling Green State University, Bowen-Thompson Student Union
7/9/2016: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bowling Green Covenant Church, 1165 Haskins Rd.
7/9/2016: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bowling Green Eagles Club, 1163 North Main Street
7/13/2016: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Christ’s Church in Bowling Green, 14455 Campbell Hill Road
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Wyandot
Upper Sandusky
7/2/2016: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Thiel’s Wheels, 350 Tarhe Trail
Sycamore
7/7/2016: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Mohawk Community Center, 295 St. Hwy. 231
Carey
7/11/2016: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Carey Shrine Cafeteria, 315 Clay St.
Michigan
Monroe
Ottawa Lake
7/1/2016: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Whiteford Wesleyan Church, 10285 Sylvania Petersburg Road
Dundee
7/5/2016: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dundee Community Center, 242 Toledo Street
Monroe
7/7/2016: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., St. Michael Catholic Church, 502 W. Front Street
Petersburg
7/7/2016: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Summerfield High School, 17555 Ida West Rd.
Monroe
7/8/2016: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Redeemer Fellowship Church, 5305 Evergreen Drive
7/9/2016: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., St. Mary’s Church, 127 N. Monroe Street
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.
