From a press release:
Blood donations often decline this time of year when donors get busy with holiday festivities and travel. Severe winter weather and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, can also have a serious impact on blood donations, but the need for blood remains steady. On average, the Red Cross must collect 15,000 blood products every day for patients across the country.
Eligible donors with all types are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). 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 (16 with parental consent in some states), 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.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Monday, December 1
Trinity Baptist Church, 216 Shelburne Road, Asheville,1:00 pm to 6:00 pm (call Sharon Henson-Laney at 828-667-8812).
Friday, December 5
Enka Fire Rescue, 85 Pisgah Highway, Candler, 11:00 am to 3:30 pm (call 1-800-733-2767).
Monday, December 8
North Buncombe Elementary School, 251 Flat Creek Church Road, Weaverville, 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm (call 828-645-6054).
Wednesday, December 10
Carolina Day School, 1345 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, 10:00 am to 2:30 pm ( call Jackie Gouge at 828-274-0758 extension 401).
Thursday, December 11
Black Mountain Community at Black Mountain Presbyterian Church, 117 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm (call Lisbet Chrisman at 828-669-2725 extension 110).
Friday, December 12
Woodland Hills Church, 50 Woodland Hills Road, Asheville, 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm (call Samantha Holcombe at 828-230-6322).
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