During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross invites individuals to become everyday heroes by giving blood.
March has been recognized as Red Cross Month by every U.S. president since 1943. Red Cross Month is a celebration of supporters who are the face of the Red Cross in their communities, helping to prepare for and bringing help and hope after emergencies.
For more than 30 years, blood donor Sherri Kay has been helping the Red Cross fulfill its lifesaving mission. “Knowing that I help to save lives and make a difference through the Red Cross is one of the most significant things that I do,” she said.
Heroes of all blood types are needed to ensure a sufficient blood supply this spring. The Red Cross must collect approximately 14,000 blood and platelet donations every day for patients.
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).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities include:
Summit YMCA, 1765 Hwy. 34 East, Newnan – Friday, March 18, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fayetteville Christian Church, 114 Hickory Road, Fayetteville – Friday, March 18, 1:30-6:30 p.m.
Peachtree City Library, 201 Willow Bend Road, Peachtree City – Friday, March 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Peachtree City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 4957 Hwy. 34 East, Sharpsburg – Sunday, March 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Kroger, 1101 Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree City – Wednesday, March 23, 2-6 p.m.
Griffin Welcome Center, 143 North Hill Street, Griffin – Tuesday, March 29, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
To donate, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit www.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.
Blood donors can now 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, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
