The American Red Cross currently has a critical need for blood donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors to make an appointment now to give and help replenish the blood supply after the holidays. Right now, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of type O blood. To help tackle the critical need, the Red Cross and NFL are working together to offer one lucky winner a trip to Super Bowl LIV in Miami.
During the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s, about 500 fewer blood drives were hosted by volunteer sponsor groups than required to meet patient needs. Many groups postpone blood drives during the winter holidays when travel and holiday activities may make it challenging for many donors to give.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Marshall County are:
January 10th from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Jefferson Elementary School at 401 Klinger Street in Plymouth;
January 12th from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Culver Academies McMillen Athletic Center at 1300 Academy Road in Culver;
January 15th from 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at St. Isidore Hall at 803 West Bike Street in Bremen;
January 16th from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Culver High School at 701 School Street in Culver;
January 17th from 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Argos Elementary School at 600 Yearick Avenue in Argos and
January 23rd from 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Washington Discovery Academy at 1500 Lake Avenue in Plymouth.
Donors are urged to make an appointment to give now using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
