Press release from American Red Cross Blood Services:
A sufficient blood supply is important to ensure patient needs are met. Donors of all blood types are encouraged to donate blood at the following locations to help save lives:
Friday, December 13, 2024
09:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Reuter Family YMCA
3 Town Square Blvd, Asheville, NC 28803
Room Name: Youth LoungeThursday, December 19, 2024
08:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Clyde A. Erwin High School Auxiliary Gym
60 Lees Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Room Name: Auxiliary GymFriday, December 20, 2024
01:00 PM – 06:00 PM
12 Bones Brewing
2350 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC 28704
Room Name: American Red Cross BusMonday, December 23, 2024
12:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Lowe’s of West Asheville #0526
95 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville, NC 28806
Room Name: American Red Cross BusThursday, December 26, 2024
11:30 AM – 04:30 PM
Asheville American Red Cross – Clara Barton Blood Drive
100 Edgewood Road, Asheville, NC 28804
Room Name: Asheville Blood Donation CenterThursday, December 26, 2024
09:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Asheville YMCA
30 Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Room Name: American Red Cross BusThose with type O, B negative and A negative blood are invited to maximize their impact by giving a Power Red donation. Power Red donors give a concentrated dose of red blood cells – the most commonly transfused blood component. During a Power Red donation, red blood cells are separated from other blood components, and plasma and platelets are then safely and comfortably returned to the donor. Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body and are frequently given to trauma and surgery patients.
To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Completion of a RapidPass® online health history questionnaire is encouraged to help speed up the donation process. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App. 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.
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