$5 Amazon.com Gift Card, courtesy of Suburban Propane, for blood and platelet donors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2019) — The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to be the lifeline for patients in need this holiday season by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. While helping to save lives is likely motivation enough, those who come out to give Nov. 18-Dec. 18 will also receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Suburban Propane. Still need reasons to fit lifesaving blood donation into busy holiday schedules? Try these three:
- It’s quick and easy to find a convenient blood drive. Search for drives by ZIP code and make an appointment to donate using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, online at RedCrossBlood.org, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or by enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
- Donors can save time by completing a RapidPass®. The entire donation process only takes about an hour, but donors can save time with RapidPass. Pre-donation reading and health history questions can be completed online to save about 15 minutes.
- Donors will get important health information. Donors receive a mini-health screening to help determine eligibility that includes blood pressure, pulse and hemoglobin readings. First-time donors will also find out their blood type soon after donating.
As schedules fill with holiday parties, shopping and fun with friends and family, many blood and platelet donors delay giving. Unfortunately, that may lead to delays in treatments for patients relying on blood. Right now, there is a critical need for type O blood donors.
The Red Cross is thanking those who come to give Nov. 18-Dec. 18 with a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Suburban Propane. (Restrictions apply; see amazon.com/gc-legal. More information and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Thanks.) Additionally, those who come to give Nov. 27-30 will receive an exclusive long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Big Sandy Senior Citizen’s Center, 224 2nd Ave. Big Sandy, TN 38221
11/22/2019: 1 – 6 p.m.
Briensburg Church of Christ, 2349 Benton Briensburg Road Benton, KY 42025
12/5/2019: 1 – 5 p.m.
Calvary Baptist Church, 121 Kentucky Ave. Princeton, KY 42445
12/5/2019: noon – 6 p.m.
Cross Road United Methodist Church, 1289 Ullin Road Ullin, IL 62992
11/26/2019: 2 – 6 p.m.
First Baptist Church, 307 Massac Creek Road Metropolis, IL 62960
12/9/2019: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church, Monroe and Jefferson Golconda, IL 62938
11/26/2019: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church, 135 North Sixth St. Barlow, KY 42024
12/10/2019: 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
First Christian Church, 415 Audubon Drive Paducah, KY 42001
12/2/2019: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church, 210 South Washington St. Clinton, KY 42031
11/25/2019: noon – 6 p.m.
Fredonia Mennonite Church, 16848 Marion Road Fredonia, KY 42411
12/12/2019: 1 – 6 p.m.
Independence Bank, 100 East College St. Mayfield, KY 42066
12/13/2019: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Livingston Hospital Health Care Services, 131 Hospital Drive Salem, KY 42078
11/20/2019: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lyon County Courthouse, Lyon County Public Library Eddyville, KY 42038
12/3/2019: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Mayfield Elementary School, 1004 Backusburg Road Mayfield, KY 42066
12/13/2019: noon – 6 p.m.
Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 9701 Blandville Road West Paducah, KY 42086
12/8/2019: 1 – 5 p.m.
North Marshall Middle School, 3110 Hwy 95 Calvert City, KY 42029
11/21/2019: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Northside Church of Christ, 711 Housman Street, P.O. Box 313 Mayfield, KY 42066
12/9/2019: 2 – 6 p.m.
Paducah Blood Donation Center, 4635 Falconcrest Drive Paducah , KY 42001
11/21/2019: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.
11/22/2019: 8:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
11/23/2019: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
11/24/2019: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
11/25/2019: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.
11/26/2019: 8:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
11/28/2019: 8:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.
11/29/2019: 8:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
11/30/2019: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
12/1/2019: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
12/2/2019: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.
12/3/2019: 8:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
12/5/2019: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.
12/6/2019: 8:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
12/7/2019: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
12/8/2019: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
12/9/2019: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.
12/10/2019: 8:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
12/12/2019: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.
12/13/2019: 8:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
12/14/2019: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
12/15/2019: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Sharpe Elementary School, 8400 US Highway 60 W. Benton, KY 42025
12/2/2019: 1 – 5 p.m.
South Marshall Elementary School, 155 Sid Darnell Road Benton, KY 42025
11/22/2019: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device 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.
Blood and platelet donors can 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, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% 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.