By American Red Cross
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The American Red Cross encourages all eligible blood donors to make an appointment to donate blood soon to help prevent a shortage.
During the summer months, on average, about two fewer donors give blood at each Red Cross blood drive than what is needed to meet the needs of patients. Vacations and summer activities are among the reasons regular donors may not find the time to give. But, patients don’t get a vacation from needing blood – the need is constant.
As a national network, the Red Cross has a unique responsibility to help ensure blood is available for patients whenever and wherever it is needed. By donating blood or platelets through the Red Cross, donors may be helping patients in their community or patients across the nation.
Red blood cells have a shelf life of only 42 days and platelets just five days, so they must constantly be replenished.
To learn more and make an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Christian, KY 8/4/14 10:00 AM-4:00 PM USO
Christian, KY 8/15/14 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Blanchfield Army Hospital
Dickson, TN 8/14/14 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Walnut Street Church of Christ
Montgomery, TN 8/1/14 2:00 PM-7:00 PM Governor’s Square Mall
Montgomery, TN 8/2/14 8:00 AM-12:00 PM American Red Cross
Montgomery, TN 8/4/14 10:30 AM-4:30 PM American Red Cross
Montgomery, TN 8/4/14 1:00 PM-5:00 PM New Providence Civitan
Montgomery, TN 8/10/14 8:00 AM-1:00 PM Rossview High School
Montgomery, TN 8/11/14 10:30 AM-4:30 PM American Red Cross
Montgomery, TN 8/12/14 10:00 AM-2:00 PM North Central Institute
Montgomery, TN 8/12/14 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Veteran’s Plaza – William O. Beach Civic Hall
Trigg, KY 8/5/14 12:00 PM-6:00 PM St Stephen Catholic Church