Long Island, NY - February 1, 2017 - The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter so that patients can continue to receive lifesaving treatments.
Michael Harper knows how critical it is to have a readily available blood supply. “I used over 300 units of blood when I was younger after an auto accident. Blood donations helped save my life," he said. “Now, I would like to donate as much or more than I have received.”
Blood donations are urgently needed now and throughout the winter to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients in need. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800- RED CROSS (1-800- 733-2767).
All those who come to donate from Jan. 30 to Feb. 26, 2017, are eligible to receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email for making blood and platelet donation a priority this winter.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Nassau
Bellmore: 2/17/2017: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Stop and Shop, 2450 Jerusalem Avenue
Hicksville: 2/26/2017: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Guru Nanak Darbar of Long Island, 11 N. Broadway
New Hyde Park: 2/17/2017: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., UFC Gym, 2020 Jericho Turnpike
Suffolk
Moriches: 2/21/2017: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Coldwell Banker Mand D Good Life, 1 Montauk Highway
Patchogue: 2/18/2017: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Patchogue Church of Christ, 297 Sunrise Service Road, North
New York
New York:
2/16/2017: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., American Red Cross in Greater New York, 520 West 49th Street
2/20/2017: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., American Red Cross in Greater New York, 520 West 49th Street
2/21/2017: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., American Red Cross in Greater New York, 520 West 49th Street
2/24/2017: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., American Red Cross in Greater New York, 520 West 49th Street
2/27/2017: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., American Red Cross in Greater New York, 520 West 49th Street
2/28/2017: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., American Red Cross in Greater New York, 520 West 49th Street
How to help
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 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 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 here and follow the instructions on the site.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent 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.