The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood before the holiday season is in full swing.
Blood donations often decline from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when holiday festivities pull people away from their donation appointments. This often causes a drop in the blood available for patients. Donations are needed in the weeks leading up to the holidays to help offset this seasonal decline.
Donors with all blood types are needed, and especially those with types O negative, B negative, A negative and AB blood. To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors can now use the Blood Donor App to access their donor card and view vital signs from previous donations.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Monday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Southern Regional Medical Center, 11 West Upper Riverdale Road, Riverdale.
Monday, Nov. 2, 1-6 p.m., Senoia United Methodist Church, 229 Bridge St., Senoia.
Thursday, Nov. 5, noon-5 p.m., Asa M. Powell Expo Center, 197 Temple Ave., Newnan.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Glenloch Recreation Complex, 601 Stevens Entry, Peachtree City.
Friday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Piedmont Newnan Hospital, 745 Poplar Road, Newnan.
Monday, Nov. 9, 3-7 p.m., Fayette County Public Library, 1821 Heritage Parkway, Fayetteville.
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 3-8 p.m., Peachtree City Christian Church, 500 Kedron Drive, Peachtree City.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, noon-5 p.m., Clayton State University Student Activities Center, 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow.
Friday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 821 Old Atlanta Highway, Newnan.
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.
