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Red Cross teams with NFL to urge blood and plasma donation during National Blood Donor Month
Give blood now and earn a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LVI
Information submitted Monday, January 11, 2021 12:00 AM
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The American Red Cross and the National Football
League are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month,
to urge individuals – especially those who have recovered from COVID-19 –
to give blood and to help tackle the national convalescent plasma
shortage. Right now, more donors are needed to help hospital patients.
During
this critical time, the Red Cross and NFL are thrilled to offer all
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Swedish Pop-up Donor Center on the Amazon Campus
Donating blood is a simple act that can mean so much to those in need. January is National Blood Donor Month, so what better time to make a donation and impact someone s life? That someone could be a loved one or friend. It s the time of year when local blood supplies are dipping due to high patient demand. Don t wait until a person close to you needs blood, act now by giving at the Swedish Pop Up Donor Center on the Amazon Campus (Van Vorst & Arizona). Donating locally means there is life-saving blood product on hand, when it is needed, right here in Seattle.
Manassas Councilwoman Ellis urges blood donations during shortage Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Ellis (left) with a American Red Cross nurse. [Submitted photo]
Councilwoman Theresa Ellis has more than 30 years in healthcare management and knows the importance of donating blood, especially during these challenging times when the supply to save lives is in critical demand.
She began to work with the American Red Cross during the beginning phase of the pandemic to increase donation sites and days available for giving to meet the shortage. Ellis is leading the celebration of National Blood Donor Month in January with a proclamation for the Manassas City Council meeting on Jan. 11 to recognize volunteers and givers.