CHICAGO, IL - The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter so that patients can continue to receive lifesaving treatments. Michael Harper knows how critical it is to have a readily available blood supply.
“I used over 300 units of blood when I was younger after an auto accident. Blood donations helped save my life,” he said. “Now, I would like to donate as much or more than I have received.”
Blood donations are urgently needed now and throughout the winter to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients in need. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
All those who come to donate from Jan. 30 to Feb. 26, 2017, are eligible to receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email for making blood and platelet donation a priority this winter.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Bureau County
Princeton
3/2/2017: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 316 S. Church Street
Cook County
Chicago
2/20/2017: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., DePaul University Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center, 2235 N. Sheffield
2/21/2017: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., DePaul University Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center, 2235 N. Sheffield
2/26/2017: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive
2/27/2017: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rush University Medical Center, 1650 West Harrison Street
3/1/2017: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Damen Student Center, 6511 N. Sheridan
Glenview
2/18/2017: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Chicago Harley-Davidson, 2929 Patriot Blvd
Maywood
2/16/2017: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Loyola University Center for Fitness, 2160 S. First Ave, Loyola Center for Fitness
3/2/2017: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Loyola University Center for Fitness, 2160 S. First Ave, Loyola Center for Fitness
Palos Heights
2/23/2017: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Ozinga Chapel, 6601 W. College Drive
Palos Hills
2/22/2017: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Building H, 9000 W. College Pkwy
DeKalb County
Sandwich
2/25/2017: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sandwich American Legion/VFW, 713 S. Main Street
Kankakee County
Bourbonnais
2/23/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Kankakee Blood Donation Center, 20 Heritage Drive
2/24/2017: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Bourbonnais Fire Department, 1080 Armour Rd.
3/2/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Kankakee Blood Donation Center, 20 Heritage Drive
Bradley
3/1/2017: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Moose Lodge, 730 N Kinzie Ave
Herscher
2/17/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 225 E. Third
La Salle County
Grand Ridge
3/4/2017: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Farm Ridge Township Building, 228 W. Penn
Ottawa
2/16/2017: 7:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, 1100 E. Norris Drive
2/16/2017: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, 1100 E. Norris Drive
3/2/2017: 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1401 State Street
Peru
2/21/2017: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Illinois Valley Chapter Donation Center, 1530 4th Street
Streator
2/16/2017: 8:45 a.m. - 1 p.m., First Baptist Church, 204 S. Monroe
3/1/2017: 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Teleperformance, 12 Northpoint Dr.
3/2/2017: 1:45 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 204 S. Monroe
Lee County
Dixon
2/21/2017: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, 403 E. First Street
2/21/2017: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, 403 E. First Street
2/27/2017: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sauk Valley Community College Student Government, 173 IL Route 2
Stephenson County
Freeport
2/27/2017: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Highland Community College - Building H, 2998 W. Pearl City Road
Whiteside County
Fulton
2/28/2017: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 4th Street
2/28/2017: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fulton High School, 1207 12th Street
Rock Falls 3/1/2017: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Rock Falls Blood Donation Center, 112 W. Second St.
How to help
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 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.
Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
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 cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
Media contact: Laura McGuire, 608-381-4502