Donors can help hospitals stay prepared to weather challenges this summer
This July, the American Red Cross continues to stress that blood donors are critically needed right now to support lifesaving transfusions this summer. Donors of all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O blood.
Upcoming blood drives include:
- Monday, July 22: Lewisburg United Methodist Church, 214 E. Washington Street, Lewisburg, 12 to 6 p.m., and Greenbrier Valley Medical Center Annex 1, 1320 Maplewood Avenue, Ronceverte, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 5: Lewisburg United Methodist Church, 214 E. Washington Street, Lewisburg, 12 to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 13: Greenbrier Valley Church of the Nazarene, 167 Dawkins Drive, Lewisburg, 1 to 6 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 19: Lewisburg United Methodist Church, 214 E. Washington Street, Lewisburg, 12 to 6 p.m.
The Red Cross has teamed up with Universal Pictures for the theatrical release of TWISTERS to help avoid a summer blood shortage. All who come to give blood July 1-31 will get a Fandango Movie Ticket* by email. Plus, those who come to give by July14 will also receive a one-of-a-kind TWISTERS and Red Cross umbrella, while supplies last. BONUS: Those who come to give blood in July will also automatically be entered for a chance to win a 2025 Ram 1500 Big Horn®. See RedCrossBlood.org/Twisters for full details.
How to donate blood:
Simply 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 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 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, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.