$20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for coming to give in August
Vermont Business Magazine The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August.
Donors remain critically needed to support the Red Cross delivery of vital blood products, which are in demand around-the-clock as hospitals work to save lives this summer. When fewer people answer the call to donate, the blood supply can quickly shrink. Help safeguard necessary care for patients − 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.
In thanks, those who come to give Aug. 1-31, 2024, will get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. See RedCrossBlood.org/Help for details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 1-15
Addison
Middlebury
8/3/2024: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., ILSLEY Public Library, 75 Main St
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Bennington
Bennington
8/1/2024: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Moose Hall, 916 Main Street
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Caledonia
Saint Johnsbury
8/8/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saint Johnsbury Moose Lodge, 2388 Portland St (Rt 2 E)
8/10/2024: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Catamount Arts, 115 Eastern Ave
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Chittenden
Charlotte
8/15/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Charlotte Senior Center, 212 Ferry Road
Colchester
8/13/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Church, 784 Main St
Essex Junction
8/1/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl Street
Jericho
8/1/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Catalyst Church on Raceway, 100 Raceway Road
Richmond
8/7/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Richmond Congregational Church, 20 Church Street
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Franklin
Enosburg Falls
8/8/2024: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Enosburg American Legion, 108 Depot Street
Saint Albans
8/2/2024: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., St. Albans City Hall, 100 N. Main St.
8/5/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Northwestern Medical Center, 133 Fairfield Street
8/14/2024: 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., St. Albans City Hall, 100 N. Main St.
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Orange
Chelsea
8/9/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., New Creation Fellowship, 289 VT Rte 110
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Orleans
Derby
8/6/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Newport VT Elks #2155, 3736 US Route 5
Irasburg
8/12/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Irasburg United Church, 4714 Route 14
Westfield
8/5/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Westfield Community Center, 59 North Hill Road
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Rutland
Bomoseen
8/15/2024: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Castleton American Legion, 378 Route 4a West
Brandon
8/12/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Brandon American Legion, 550 Franklin Street
Killington
8/14/2024: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Killington Grand Resort Hotel, 228 East Mountain Road
Rutland
8/6/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Elks Lodge #345, 44-46 Pleasant Street
8/10/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen Street
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Washington
Barre
8/15/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Barre Auditorium-off cycle, 16 Auditorium Hill
Berlin
8/2/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Central Vermont Medical Center, 130 Fisher Road
Montpelier
8/7/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Green Mountain Power, 7 Green Mountain Dr.
Waterbury
8/13/2024: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., American Legion, 16 Stowe St
Waterbury Village Historic District
8/3/2024: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Waterbury Recreation Department, 25 Butler St
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Windham
Bellows Falls
8/15/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., United Church of Bellows Falls, 8 School Street
Brattleboro
8/6/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Brattleboro VT Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 54 Chickering Drive, Unit 1
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Windsor
Bethel
8/9/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Bethel White Church, 129 Church Street
Springfield
8/14/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Springfield Elks, 49 Park Street
Woodstock
8/9/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Universalist Church, 7 Church St
How to donate blood
Simply 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. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
Amplify your impact − volunteer!
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.
Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
Source: BURLINGTON, Vt., July 22, 2024 — The American Red Cross
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