American Red Cross Encourages Adding Blood Donation to Vacation To-Do Lists

American Red Cross encourages adding blood donation to vacation to-do lists

(June 1, 2015) - There are 100 days of summer and the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to choose their day to give blood and help ensure a sufficient blood supply.

Summer is a difficult time to collect enough blood to meet patient needs. Nearly 90 percent of donors surveyed this past spring said they planned to take a vacation this summer, potentially making them less available to give. In addition, many schools that host blood drives are out of session during the summer. But the need for blood donations is constant. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.

Donors of all blood types - especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative - are needed. The Red Cross must collect 15,000 blood donations every day to meet the needs of patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide.

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).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities

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Cloud

Concordia
6/26/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Methodist Church, 740 West 11th

Miltonvale
6/19/2015: 12:15 p.m. - 6 p.m., EMS/FIRE Building, 117 Star
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Ellsworth

Ellsworth
6/22/2015: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., St Bernard's Catholic Church, 911 N. Kansas
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Harvey

Newton
6/18/2015: 11:45 a.m. - 6 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1000 N. Main
6/19/2015: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1000 N. Main
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Jewell

Mankato
6/19/2015: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Mankato Community Center, 214 N. High
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Marion

Goessel
6/26/2015: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Mennonite Church, 109 S. Church

Hillsboro
6/25/2015: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 905 E. D St.
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McPherson

Mc Pherson
6/25/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 N. Elm
6/26/2015: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 N. Elm
6/30/2015: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., McPherson College, 1600 Euclid
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Mitchell

Tipton
6/18/2015: 9 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Community Building, 400 Main St.
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Ottawa

Minneapolis
6/23/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Catholic Church, 117 East Vine
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Reno

Hutchinson
6/19/2015: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2631 Independence Rd
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Republic

Belleville
6/24/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Republic County High School, 2405 P Street
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Rice

Little River
6/30/2015: 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Little River High School, 430 Waverly

Lyons
6/24/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Faith Bible Church, 1496 W US HWY 56
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Saline

Salina
6/23/2015: 12:15 p.m. - 6 p.m., Church of the Cross, 1600 Rush
6/27/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., University United Methodist Church, 1509 S. Santa Fe
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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.

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 visit us on Twitter at @RedCross

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