Be a lifesaver: Give blood with the Red Cross this spring

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Eligible blood donors of all blood types – especially type O – are urged to give blood through the American Red Cross now to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients this spring.

The Red Cross must collect about 13,000 blood and more than 2,500 platelet donations every day.

Make an appointment to help save lives now 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 March 18-April 15:

American Red Cross, 1760 Madison St. Clarksville, TN 37043
3/18/2019: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
3/25/2019: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
4/1/2019: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
4/7/2019: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
4/8/2019: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
4/15/2019: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Morgan University Center, 601 College St. Clarksville, TN 37044
3/27/2019: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Governor’s Square Mall, 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Clarksville, TN 37040
4/1/2019: noon – 6 p.m.

Veteran’s Plaza – William O. Beach Civic Hall, 350 Pageant Lane Clarksville, TN 37040
4/2/2019: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Northwest High School, 800 Lafayette Road Clarksville, TN 37040
4/5/2019: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

4/10/2019: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Byrd Health Clinic, 7973 Strike Blvd. Fort Campbell, KY 42223
3/22/2019: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Fort Campbell Commissary, 2606 Indiana Ave. Fort Campbell, KY 42223
3/29/2019: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Fort Campbell PX, 2840 Bastogne Ave. Fort Campbell, KY 42223
4/9/2019: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Todd Central High School, 806 South Main St. Elkton, KY 42220
3/21/2019: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Elkton Baptist Church, 301 East Main St. Elkton, KY 42220
4/12/2019: noon – 6 p.m.

Bank of Dickson, 466 Hwy 46 S. Dickson, TN 37055
3/18/2019: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

YMCA Dickson, 301 Henslee Drive Dickson, TN 37055
3/29/2019: 3 – 7 p.m.

YMCA DICKSON, 225 Henslee Drive Dickson, TN 37055
4/11/2019: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

How to donate blood
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.