Blood donation opportunities

The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Volunteer Month this April. Donating blood is a simple way for those who are short on time to make a life-changing difference.

Volunteer donors are the only source of blood products for those in need of transfusions. Donors of all blood types are needed to help meet patient needs this spring.

Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). All those who come to donate from April 9 to May 13, 2018, will be entered to win one of three $1,000 gift cards to a national home improvement retailer, courtesy of Suburban Propane. (Restrictions apply. More details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Lets-Do-More.) Upcoming blood donation opportunities April 16-30 4/1/2018: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 215 West Line Street

4/30/2018: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church Calhoun, 205 East Line Street

5/3/2018: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., SMA Martial Arts, 256 Highway 53

4/16/2018: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Fairmount Community Center, 11921 Fairmount Highway East How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800RED 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 in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), 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.