(Mar.1, 2017) – All eligible blood donors are encouraged to give blood and help save lives in March, Red Cross Month. Donating is easier than ever with the Blood Donor App and RapidPass.
With the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, donors can conveniently schedule and manage donation appointments, access their donor card, track the impact of their donations and earn rewards. Donors can also save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questions online at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass before coming to their appointments.
“I've always thought it was the right thing to do, to donate when it was convenient for me,” said Lance Ford. “But after my triplets were born premature and needed transfusions in the neonatal intensive care unit, I decided that it was more important to seek out opportunities to donate, rather than just waiting until it was convenient to me. The Red Cross apps and notifications make it very easy to find a location near you, and they are so courteous, respectful and efficient. There is really no excuse not to donate. It's such a small thing that makes such a big difference!”
March has been recognized as Red Cross Month by every U.S. president since 1943 in celebration of the Red Cross volunteers who help those in need by giving their time, money or blood. Join their ranks by making an appointment to give blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Lee County, Iowa
Donnellson
3/3/2017: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Pilot Grove Bank, 516 Main Street
Fort Madison
3/16/2017: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Fort Madison United Methodist Church, 510 9th Street
Keokuk
3/2/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 2330 Plank Road
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Carroll County
Savanna
3/6/2017: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., West Carroll High School, 500 Cragmoor Drive
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Henry County, Illinois
Cambridge
3/9/2017: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., St John's Vianney Church, 313 S West Street
Galva
3/7/2017: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 214 N. W. Second Ave
Geneseo
3/2/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church South Campus Building, 302 N. State Street
Kewanee
3/3/2017: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Kewanee High School, 1211 East 3rd Street
3/8/2017: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 105 Dwight St.
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Lee County, Illinois
Dixon
3/20/2017: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 506 West Third
Paw Paw
3/23/2017: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Paw Paw High School, 511 Chapman
Sublette
3/29/2017: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 202 South Locust Street
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Mercer County
Aledo
3/21/2017: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 106 SW 3rd Ave.
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Rock Island County
Moline
3/28/2017: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Red Cross of Quad Cities, 1100 River Drive, PO Box 888
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Whiteside County
Fulton
3/14/2017: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 4th Street
3/28/2017: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 4th Street
Morrison
3/16/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 200 West Lincolnway
3/22/2017: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland
Rock Falls
3/1/2017: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Rock Falls Blood Donation Center, 112 W. Second St.
3/5/2017: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Army National Guard, 716 Sixth Ave
3/15/2017: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Rock Falls Blood Donation Center, 112 W. Second St.
Sterling
3/7/2017: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Newman Central Catholic High School, 1101 W. 23rd Street
3/8/2017: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Kune's Country-Sterling Location, 2502 Locust
Tampico
3/9/2017: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tampico United Methodist Church, 202 Lincoln Stret, PO Box 336
How to help
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 in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), 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 cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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