May 20, 2024, Press Release from The American Red Cross: INDIANA, May 20, 2024 — Late May signals the beginning of a busy time for celebrations and summer holidays. The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now before calendars start to fill up. Donors of all blood types – especially those giving type O blood and donors giving platelets – are vital to people counting on blood products for critical medical procedures.
Every single donation can help keep the blood supply as stable as possible during a busy time of year when many regular donors may be unable to give. Book a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
The Red Cross has teamed up with Tetris, creators of the iconic, best-selling video game, to celebrate their 40th anniversary and build the blood supply for patients in need. In commemoration, all who come to give May 20-June 9, 2024, will get an exclusive Tetris® + Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to New York to meet Tetris creator, Alexey Pajitnov. See RedCrossBlood.org/Tetris for details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities May 20-June 9
IN
Putnam
Coatesville
6/4/2024: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Heritage Lake Clubhouse, 1000 Clubhouse Road
OH
Allen
Bluffton
5/30/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., St. Mary's Catholic Church, 160 North Spring Street
Delphos
6/5/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Eagles Delphos, 1600 East 5th Street
Lima
5/21/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Red Cross Allen County Chapter House Lima, 610 S. Collett Street
5/22/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Racer Station, 1365 N Cable Rd
5/24/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lima Memorial Hospital, 1001 Bellefontaine Avenue
5/28/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Red Cross Allen County Chapter House Lima, 610 S. Collett Street
6/4/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Allen County Chapter House Lima, 610 S. Collett Street
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Auglaize
Minster
6/4/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Garmann Miller Architects Engineers, 38 South Lincoln Drive
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Defiance
Defiance
5/17/2024: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Eagles Post 372, 711 West 2nd Street
5/22/2024: 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., VFW 3360, 201 North Clinton Street
5/29/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mercy Health Defiance Campus, 1400 E. Second Street
5/30/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 400 Wayne Ave
Ney
5/28/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ney First Church of God, 03413 State Route 15
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Mercer
Celina
5/23/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Grand Lake United Methodist Church, 119 E. Fulton Street
5/29/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Celina American Legion Auxiliary Unit 210, 2510 State Route 703
5/30/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tri Star Career Compact, 7655 State Route 703
6/4/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Spiritual Center-Montezuma Retreat House, 6731 St Rt 219
6/5/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Knights of Columbus Celina, 129 North Vine St.
Coldwater
5/20/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Legion, 601 N. 2nd Street
Maria Stein
5/20/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Knights of St. John, 8608 State Route 119
Rockford
5/31/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Rockford United Methodist Church, 202 S. Franklin Street
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Paulding
Paulding
6/6/2024: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church - Paulding, 114 West Caroline
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Van Wert
Van Wert
5/24/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Trinity Friends Church, 605 North Franklin Street
6/6/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Elks 1197, 1197 Elks Drive
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Williams
Bryan
5/29/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, 903 Center Street
6/6/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus Bryan, 1216 Buffalo Road
Montpelier
6/4/2024: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Williams Soil & Water Conservation District, 11246 State Rt 15
6/8/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Williams County Fairgrounds-Gillette Building, 619 E Main St
Pioneer
6/7/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Pioneer Community Center, 100 North Elm Street
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.
Amplify your impact − volunteer!
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.
Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
