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Across the country, the American Red Cross is reminding communities that March is Red Cross Month, a time to commemorate Red Cross involvement.
Every two seconds, someone in the Unites States needs blood. By making an appointment to donate blood this month, you can help the Red Cross meet the needs of patients in your community and across the nation.
Thanks to the generous everyday support of blood and platelet donors, the Red Cross can help ensure every patient has the blood products they need, no matter when or where they are needed.
Red Cross Month was first proclaimed in 1943 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Since that time, every president, including President Barack Obama, has designated March as Red Cross Month. The American Red Cross is synonymous with helping people, and has been doing so for more than 130 years.
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.
Blood Donation Opportunities
CHIPPEWA COUNTY
3/5/2012, 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm, Kviteseid Lutheran Church, 308 N 3rd St, Milan
CODINGTON COUNTY
3/9/2012, 8:00 am- 1:00 pm, Elks Lodge # 838, 600 West Kemp Avenue, Watertown
GRANT COUNTY
3/6/2012, 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm, Unity Square, 904 E 4th Ave, Milbank
HAMLIN COUNTY
3/8/2012, 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm, Hamlin Education Center, 44577 188th Street, Hayti
LAC QUI PARLE COUNTY
3/1/2012, 12:30 pm- 6:30 pm, Calvary Baptist Church, 804-8th Street, Madison
3/2/2012, 8:00 am- 1:00 pm, Calvary Baptist Church, 804-8th Street, Madison
SWIFT COUNTY
3/9/2012, 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm, Old West Con Office Building, 101 Rand Street, Holloway
The need is constant.
The Red Cross collects and distributes more than 40 percent of the nation’s blood supply and trains more than 9 million people in first aid, water safety and other lifesaving skills every year.
Across the country, the American Red Cross is reminding communities that March is Red Cross Month, a time to commemorate Red Cross involvement.
Every two seconds, someone in the Unites States needs blood. By making an appointment to donate blood this month, you can help the Red Cross meet the needs of patients in your community and across the nation.
Thanks to the generous everyday support of blood and platelet donors, the Red Cross can help ensure every patient has the blood products they need, no matter when or where they are needed.
Red Cross Month was first proclaimed in 1943 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Since that time, every president, including President Barack Obama, has designated March as Red Cross Month. The American Red Cross is synonymous with helping people, and has been doing so for more than 130 years.
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.
Blood Donation Opportunities
CHIPPEWA COUNTY
3/5/2012, 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm, Kviteseid Lutheran Church, 308 N 3rd St, Milan
CODINGTON COUNTY
3/9/2012, 8:00 am- 1:00 pm, Elks Lodge # 838, 600 West Kemp Avenue, Watertown
GRANT COUNTY
3/6/2012, 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm, Unity Square, 904 E 4th Ave, Milbank
HAMLIN COUNTY
3/8/2012, 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm, Hamlin Education Center, 44577 188th Street, Hayti
LAC QUI PARLE COUNTY
3/1/2012, 12:30 pm- 6:30 pm, Calvary Baptist Church, 804-8th Street, Madison
3/2/2012, 8:00 am- 1:00 pm, Calvary Baptist Church, 804-8th Street, Madison
SWIFT COUNTY
3/9/2012, 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm, Old West Con Office Building, 101 Rand Street, Holloway
The need is constant.
The Red Cross collects and distributes more than 40 percent of the nation’s blood supply and trains more than 9 million people in first aid, water safety and other lifesaving skills every year.
