The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August.
Donors remain critically needed to support the Red Cross delivery of vital blood products, which are in demand around-the-clock as hospitals work to save lives this summer. When fewer people answer the call to donate, the blood supply can quickly shrink. Help safeguard necessary care for patients − book a time to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Those who come to give Aug. 1-31 will get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email.
UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVES
AUG. 1: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Reynolds Electric and Plumbing, 2950 Chad Drive, Eugene.
AUG. 2: Noon-5 p.m., Faith Center, 1410 W. 13th Ave., Eugene.
AUG. 3: 9 a.m -2 p.m., Pursue Fitness, 555 W. Centennial Blvd., Springfield.
AUG. 5: 11 a.m. -4 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Presidents Street, 1155 Presidents St.
AUG. 8: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 2117 Franklin Blvd., Glenwood.
AUG. 12: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Starbucks Springfield, 3348 Gateway St.
AUG. 13: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 1857 Potter St., Eugene.
AUG. 14: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints River Road, 3132 River Road, Eugene.