The American Red Cross says that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to support lifesaving transfusions this summer. Donors of all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets.
Every donation counts in the mission to keep blood products stocked for patients, including those facing life-threatening situations. More than a quarter of all blood products each year are used in critical care and emergency room cases, highlighting the importance of generous blood and platelet donors.
Book a time to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
The Red Cross has teamed up with Universal Pictures for the theatrical release of “Twisters” to help avoid a summer blood shortage. All who come to give blood or platelets through July 31 will get a Fandango Movie Ticket by email. Plus, those who come to give by Saturday will also receive a one-of-a-kind “Twisters” and Red Cross umbrella, while supplies last.
Those who come to give blood in July will also automatically be entered for a chance to win a 2025 Ram 1500 Big Horn. See RedCrossBlood.org/Twisters for full details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
• July 17 — Noon – 5 p.m., Gratwick Fire Hose Co. #6, 110 Ward Road, Wheatfield
• July 19 — 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1, 145 N 6th St.
• July 22 — 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., South Lockport Fire Hall, 5666 Transit Road
• July 23 — 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Youngstown Fire Hall, 625 3rd St.
• July 29 — 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Orleans County YMCA, 306 Pearl St., Medina
To donate blood download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information.