Tri-State Blood Drive Opportunities in March 2018

from the American Red Cross:

During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to join in its lifesaving mission by giving blood.

Since 1943, every U.S. president has designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the Red Cross helps people across the country and around the world. Red Cross Month is a celebration of supporters, who are the face of the Red Cross in their communities and bring hope to people facing emergencies.

Blood donor Timothy Sheely knows the need firsthand. His wife required 12 units of blood during emergency surgery following the birth of their son. “If it had not been for blood donors, she might not have survived,” he said. “Thanks to generous blood donors, I still have a wife and my kids still have their mom. I can’t possibly thank those people in person, but I can give a little piece of me back with each donation for the greater good.”

The Red Cross depends on blood donor heroes across the nation to collect enough blood to meet the needs of patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals nationwide. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed to help those rely on blood products.

Make an appointment to become a hero to patients in need 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:

Grain Processing Corporation, 1443 South 300 W. Washington, IN 47501
3/6/2018: 3 - 7 p.m.

Jasper Middle School, 3600 North Portersville Road Jasper, IN 47546
3/2/2018: 2 - 7 p.m.

Gibson General Hospital, 1808 Sherman Drive Princeton, IN 47670
3/2/2018: noon - 4 p.m.

Knights of Columbus, 313 West Broadway Princeton, IN 47670
3/5/2018: 2 - 6 p.m.

Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road Evansville, IN 47714
3/1/2018: 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
3/2/2018: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.
3/3/2018: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m
3/6/2018: 12:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
3/7/2018: 12:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
3/8/2018: 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
3/9/2018: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.
3/10/2018: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
3/13/2018: 12:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
3/14/2018: 12:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
3/15/2018: 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Christian Fellowship Church, 4100 Millersburg Road Evansville, IN 47725
3/4/2018: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Faith Free Will Baptist Church, 303 North 5th St. Chandler, IN 47610
3/8/2018: 3 - 7 p.m.

First United Methodist Church, 338 Third St. Henderson, KY 42420
3/1/2018: 2 - 7 p.m.

Union County Middle School, 4465 US Highway 60 W. Morganfield, KY 42437
3/7/2018: 2 - 6 p.m.

Clay Elementary, 210 College St. Clay, KY 42404
3/5/2018: 1 - 5 p.m.

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 redcrossblood.org/RapidPass 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.