This June, the American Red Cross has partnered with iconic brands, recognized celebrities and leading organizations to highlight a world without the letters A, B, and O – the main blood types. For patients around the globe these letters signify life – and at times they do go missing from hospital shelves.
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion—yet only 3 percent give each year. The Missing Types movement aims to help fill the gaps by asking individuals to donate as new blood donors decline year after year. Help ensure patients don’t have to wait for lifesaving blood transfusions—join Red Cross partners including Google, IBM, Dominos, Salesforce and Oreos in finding the #MissingType.
Roll Up a Sleeve Today
Join the #MissingType movement—make an appointment to give blood by visiting redcrossblood.org, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App or calling 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767). All blood types are needed.
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.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
Find a drive and schedule a blood donation appointment today.
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Find a drive and schedule a blood donation appointment today.
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