The American Red Cross encourages the public to schedule their May donation appointment before summer gets into full swing, as evenings and weekends will likely be full, and patients are counting on donors to make blood donation a priority.
By giving blood to the Red Cross, donors can help ensure blood is always ready for patients in need. Give blood during Trauma Awareness Month this May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies, a news release from American Red Cross stated.
Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now, a news release from the Red Cross said.
To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Those who give blood through May 18 will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Those who come to give later in the month, May 19-31, will receive an exclusive American Red Cross solar lantern, while supplies last.
Plus, all who come to give in May will be automatically entered for a chance to win a U.S. trip of their choice for two. Full details can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/May.
A Lewis County blood drive will be held in Chehalis from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
May 15 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chehalis Ward, 2195 Jackson Highway.
