Give blood to save lives and maybe win a camper.
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Individuals of all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment now to give blood, and in most cases, those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine can donate. However, knowing the name of the manufacturer of the vaccine they received is important in determining donation eligibility. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
In thanks for making it a summer full of life, those who come to give blood, platelets or plasma in May will automatically be entered for a chance to win a travel trailer camper that sleeps five , powered by Suburban Propane, via their SuburbanCares initiative. The Red Cross is also thanking those who come to donate May 28-June 12 with a limited-edition T-shirt, while supplies last.
The American Red Cross along with actor James Van Der Beek and his wife, Kimberly, have joined together to urge all who are healthy to make this a summer full of life for patients by scheduling an appointment to give blood or platelets.
As the nation transitions to a new, hopeful phase of this devastating pandemic and people begin to return to some of their favorite activities, the Red Cross is concerned about the impact this could have on blood donor turnout and the blood supply this summer. The need for lifesaving blood transfusions never takes a break. It’s critical to have blood ready to go when every second counts.
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TRENTON GROSSE ILE, MI Blood donations typically wane in the warmer months. The Red Cross and other organizations are working hard to shore up the nation s reserves.
Blood donations are also down in part because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Red Cross blood drives follow coronavirus safety protocols including temperature screening, social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff.
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Here are the Red Cross blood drives coming up in the Trenton Grosse Ile area in the next few weeks. You can search for additional Red Cross blood drives from a wider area here.
5/7/2021: 7:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Riverview Blood Donation Center, 14031 Pennsylvania Rd. (Riverview)