The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood and platelet shortage and asks the public to book a time to give as soon as possible. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets.
The Red Cross offers three ways to make a donation appointment that can help save lives:
• Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App
• Visit RedCrossBlood.org
• Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Champaign County are:
-Urbana
Oct. 2: noon – 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 116 W. Court St.
-Mechanicsburg
Oct. 4: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Mechanicsburg High School, 60 High St.
-St. Paris
Oct. 9: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Evans-Purk Building, 115 S. Church St.
As a thank-you, those who come to give Oct. 1-20 will receive a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Together.
