The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
Need for blood donations continue
FARMINGTON — The American Red Cross urgently needs blood and platelet donors to make an appointment now to give and help ensure patients can get the treatment they need at a moment’s notice.
Now is an important time to give blood and platelets. A seasonal decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors get busy with family gatherings and travel. In addition, severe winter weather can cause blood drive cancellations and negatively affect the blood supply. Patients can’t afford for there to be a shortage of blood.
Give the gift of life — make an appointment to donate blood and platelets by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
As a special thank-you for helping meet the urgent need, those who come to give through Jan. 6 will receive a long-sleeve Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.
In Litchfeld County, blood drives have been scheduled through Jan. 15.
Goshen: Dec. 28, 7 a.m. - noon, Goshen Fire Department, 181 Sharon Turnpike
Morris: Jan. 4, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Morris Fire Company, 15 South St.
New Milford: Jan. 2, 1:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m., New Milford Community Ambulance Corp., 1 Scovill St.
Salisbury: Jan. 4, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Noble Horizons, 17 Cobble Road
Terryville: Dec. 26, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Terryville Congregational Church, 233 Main St.
Thomaston: Jan. 7, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 505 S. Main St.
Torrington: Jan. 9, 1:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m., Torrington Elks, 70 Litchfield St.
Watertown: Dec. 26, 1:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m., First Congregational Church, 40 DeForrest St.
Winsted: Dec. 24, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Winsted Area Ambulance Association, 655 Main St.; Jan. 15, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Winsted Area Ambulance Association, 655 Main St.
Woodbury: Dec. 29, 7:45 a.m. 12:45 p.m., Woodbury Senior Center, 265 Main St.