Red Cross needs holiday blood or platelet donations

From an American Red Cross press release:

Give something that means something – Give blood or platelets

Buncombe County — The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to give something that means something this holiday season — a lifesaving blood donation.

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).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Thursday, December 18 
Francis Asbury United Methodist Church
725 Asbury Road, Candler
1:00 pm to 5:30 pm
For more information or to schedule an appointment please call the Church Office at (828) 667-3950.

Tuesday, December 23 
Chick-fil-A
170 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
For more information or to schedule an appointment please visit redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: cfamerrimon or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Saturday, December 27
Lowe’s 2634
24 North Ridge Commons Parkway, Weaverville
11:00 am to 3:30 pm
For more information or to schedule an appointment please call (828) 782-9020.

Monday, December 29 
Buncombe County Employees at the Administration Building
200 College Street, Asheville
10:00 am to 2:30 pm
For more information or to schedule an appointment please visit redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: buncombecounty or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Monday, December 29 
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville
2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information or to schedule an appointment please call Drew Stevenson at (828) 299-3370.

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 (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.

About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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