Give the Gift of Blood in Bloomington this Month
04/12/2010

News Release

 

 

Feel Good about Giving Back by Donating Blood

American Red Cross says the need for blood is constant

 

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (April 9, 2010) – Looking for a way to give back to your community, but don’t have a lot of time to volunteer? The American Red Cross reminds eligible individuals that in about an hour, you can help save a life by donating blood and the gratification you’ll feel when you donate is instant.

 

“Blood is a perishable product that can only come from generous volunteer blood donors,” said  Linda Voss, CEO of  the American Red Cross Blood Services River Valley region. “By donating blood, you can make a difference in the lives of patients in your community and throughout the nation.”

 

As Americans become increasingly mobile, you can feel good knowing that when you donate blood through the Red Cross you may be helping patients not only in your local community, but also your family and friends across the nation. The more you share, the more you get back. Give blood.

 

Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities:

 

• Monday, April 19, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Kappa Alpha Theta, 441 N. Woodlawn Ave., Bloomington, Ind.

 

• Tuesday, April 20, Noon to 4 p.m., Monroe County YMCA, 2125 S. Highland Ave., Bloomington, Ind.

 

• Friday, April 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., City of Bloomington, 401 N. Morton, Suite 210, Bloomington, Ind.

 

• Sunday, April 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Church, 2420 E. Third St., Bloomington, Ind.

 

• Thursday, April 29, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wilkie Residence Center, 150 N. Rose St., Bloomington, Ind.

How to Donate Blood

Simply call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org 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 permission 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

Governed by volunteers and supported by giving individuals and communities, the American Red Cross is the single largest supplier of blood products to hospitals throughout the United States. While local hospital needs are always met first, the Red Cross also helps ensure no patient goes without blood no matter where or when they need it. In addition to providing nearly half of the nation’s blood supply, the Red Cross provides relief to victims of disaster, trains millions in lifesaving skills, serves as a communication link between U.S. military members and their families, and assists victims of international disasters or conflicts.

 

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