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Red Cross Urges Blood Donations to Maintain Summer Supply

The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients now and throughout the summer.

Blood donations often decline in the summer months, especially around summer holidays when donors are less available to give. The need for blood doesn’t decrease though – every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires blood or platelets. In fact, a recent survey of Red Cross blood and platelet donors showed that nearly half knew someone who needed blood or they needed blood themselves.

“Donating blood helps save lives and can affect people you know and work alongside every day,” said Scott Nethery, whose  7-year-old daughter Audrey requires frequent transfusions. Audrey was born with Diamond Blackfan anemia, a rare condition where her body doesn’t make enough red blood cells. “I am so appreciative of the individuals whose blood is within my daughter at this very moment. Without blood, my little angel would not be with us today.”

To encourage more people to donate around Independence Day, all those who come out to donate blood July 1-5, 2016, will receive a limited-edition Red Cross lunch cooler, while supplies last.

Donors of all blood types are needed now. Schedule an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

 

Upcoming blood donation opportunities

Beverly Hills

7/1/2016: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Agency, 331 Foothill Road

 

Culver City

7/3/2016: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Playa Christian Church, 12221 Juniette Street

Malibu

7/8/2016: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Paradise Cove Community Center, 28128 Pacific Coast Highway

Marina del Rey

7/13/2016: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m., Azzurra, 13700 Marina Pointe Drive

Playa del Rey

7/7/2016: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Westchester Elk’s Lodge, 8025 W Manchester Blvd

7/1/2016: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Residence Inn, 2420 Marine Avenue

 

 

Santa Monica

7/6/2016: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m., American Red Cross Santa Monica Chapter, 1450 11th St

7/7/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Le Meridien Del Fina Hotel, 530 Pico Boulevard

7/11/2016: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m., American Red Cross Santa Monica Chapter, 1450 11th St

 

7/8/2016: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 27710 The Old Road

7/12/2016: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd

7/12/2016: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Hyatt Regency Hotel, 24500 Town Center Dr

West Los Angeles

7/2/2016: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., American Red Cross Greater Los Angeles Chapter, 11355 Ohio Ave

7/6/2016: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., CBRE, Inc, 11755 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 1110

7/7/2016: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., American Red Cross Greater Los Angeles Chapter, 11355 Ohio Ave

7/9/2016: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., American Red Cross Greater Los Angeles Chapter, 11355 Ohio Ave

7/14/2016: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., American Red Cross Greater Los Angeles Chapter, 11355 Ohio Ave

 

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.

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.

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