As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply.
People of all blood types – especially those with type O blood – are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesaving transfusions.
During Red Cross Month in March, the Red Cross celebrates the volunteers and blood and platelet donors who are critical to ensuring those in need receive relief and care.
To book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
As a thank-you, all who come to give by March 24 will get a $10 e-gift card to a pet supply merchant of choice, plus a chance to win one of five $3,000 gift cards. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Pets for details.
Additionally, the Red Cross is teaming up with Warner Brothers and Legendary Pictures to celebrate the epic new film, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” and to invite donors to rise together and give blood.
When donors share their strength by giving March 25-April 7, they’ll get an exclusive Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Rockingham County:
Atkinson: Friday, March 22, 1 to 6 p.m., Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main St.
Brentwood: Tuesday, March 26, 1 to 5:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 201 North Road.
Danville: Friday, March 29, 1 to 5:30 p.m., Danville Community Center, 169 Main St.
Derry: Thursday, March 21, 3 to 7 p.m., Gilbert Hood Middle School, 5 Hood Road, Thursday, March 28, 2 to 6:30 p.m., Derry VFW Post 1617, 18 Railroad Ave.
Hampton: Friday, March 22, noon — 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 525 Lafayette Road.
Hampton Falls: Thursday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Baptist Church of Hampton Falls, 3 Lincoln Ave.
Kingston: Monday, March 18, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane.
Newington: Friday, March 29, noon to 5 p.m., Mall at Fox Run, 50 Fox Run Road.
Newmarket: Monday, March 18, noon to 4:30 p.m., Newmarket Polish American Club, 18 Central St.; Tuesday, March 26, 2:30 to 7 p.m., Newmarket High School, 213 South Main St.
North Hampton: Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Hampton Rec Center, 35 Lafayette Road.
Nottingham: Friday, March 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nottingham Community Center, 139 Stage Road.
Plaistow: Tuesday, March 26, 1 to 6 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St.
Portsmouth: Monday, March 18, noon to 5 p.m., Holiday Inn, 300 Woodbury Ave.; Wednesday, March 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Senior Activity Center, 125 Cottage St.; Thursday, March 21, 2 to 7 p.m., Portsmouth NH Best Western Plus Wynwood Hotel & Suites, 580 US Hwy 1 Bypass; Monday, March 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Piscataqua Savings Bank, 200 Griffin Road Unit 10; Wednesday, March 27, noon to 5 p.m., Holiday Inn, 300 Woodbury Avenue.
Salem: Thursday, March 21, 1 to 6 p.m., Bishop Peterson Hall, 37 Main St., Wednesday, March 27, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., First Congregational Church-Salem, 15 Lawrence Road.