As holiday celebrations continue into December, the American Red Cross encourages donors to keep the blood supply top of mind by giving blood or platelets this month. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to help ensure patients can continue to receive the care they need in the coming weeks.
Record-breaking November travel is expected to carry into the new year, which could cause some potential donors to put off blood donation until after the holiday season. In addition to millions of Americans traveling to spend holidays with loved ones, extended vacations are also surging in popularity at a time when fewer people may be available to give lifesaving blood products.
Bring joy to someone facing a medical emergency; give something that means something with a blood or platelet donation. Schedule an appointment this December by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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For a limited time, those who come to give Dec. 9-15, 2024, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Those who come to give Dec. 16, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. For details on both offers, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Gifts.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Vernon County
Hillsboro
12/10/2024: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro High School, 777 School Rd.
La Farge
12/18/2024: 12:30-5:30 p.m., La Farge Community Center, 202 North State St.
Readstown
12/27/2024: 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 112 East Center St.
Stoddard
12/16/2024: 12:30-4:30 p.m., St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, 303 N. Main St.
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