$15 e-gift card for those who come to give blood or platelets by Feb. 28
Vermont Business Magazine The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets in February to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollected last month. People of all blood types – especially those with type O negative blood – are encouraged to make and keep their donation appointments so hospitals can continue to ensure critical care for patients this winter.
Since the beginning of the year, hundreds of blood drives have been canceled and more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected due to severe winter weather and wildfires. As February continues, so does the potential for additional weather systems to disrupt blood drives. Flu and other seasonal illnesses are spreading, which could also force more people to cancel scheduled donation appointments, compounding the impact to collecting lifesaving blood products.
Give with your whole heart this month. To book a time to give blood or platelets, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
As a thank-you, all who come to give Jan. 27-Feb. 28, 2025, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Flurry for details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Feb. 11-28:
Addison
Middlebury
2/13/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Court
2/19/2025: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., American Legion Middlebury, 49 Wilson Rd.
Vergennes
2/26/2025: 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Victory Baptist Church, 862 US-7
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Bennington
Bennington
2/11/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Moose Lodge of Bennington, 916 Main Street
Manchester Center
2/19/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Zion Episcopal Church, 5167 Main Street
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Caledonia
Lyndonville
2/13/2025: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Vermont State University Lyndon Campus, 1001 College Road
2/25/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., VFW Lyndonville, 156 Hill St.
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Chittenden
Charlotte
2/20/2025: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Charlotte Senior Center, 212 Ferry Road
Colchester
2/18/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Church, 784 Main St
2/19/2025: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saint Michaels College Dion Student Center, Winooski Park
Essex Junction
2/15/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Founders Memorial School, 33 Founders Rd
2/22/2025: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., The Essex Resort & Spa - The Mansion, 70 Essex Way
Milton
2/28/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Arrowhead Senior Center, 46 Middle Rd
South Burlington
2/11/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Keller Williams, 68 Randall St.
2/12/2025: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., University of Vermont Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, 192 Tilley Dr
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Franklin
Enosburg Falls
2/13/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Enosburg American Legion, 108 Depot Street
Saint Albans
2/26/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Albans City Hall, 100 N. Main St.
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Lamoille
Johnson
2/21/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Jenna's Promise, 117 St. Johns Rd.
Morrisville
2/28/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., VFW, 28 Pleasant Street
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Orange
Randolph
2/24/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 43 Hebard Hill Rd
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Orleans
Derby
2/25/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Newport VT Elks #2155, 3736 US Route 5
Irasburg
2/17/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Irasburg United Church, 4714 Route 14
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Rutland
Rutland
2/14/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., US Army Reserve Building, 2143 Post Road
2/22/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen Street
2/24/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Elks Lodge #345, 44-46 Pleasant Street
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Washington
Barre
2/18/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Barre Auditorium-off cycle, 16 Auditorium Hill
Berlin
2/21/2025: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Central Vermont Medical Center, 130 Fisher Road
Cabot
2/21/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Neighbors in Action, 3339 Main Street
Montpelier
2/12/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Dewey Hall, 1 National Life Dr
2/26/2025: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 100 State Street
Northfield
2/27/2025: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Norwich University, 158 Harmon Drive
Waitsfield
2/20/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Waitsfield United Church of Christ, 4335 Main St.
Waterbury
2/18/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., American Legion, 16 Stowe St
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Windham
Bellows Falls
2/13/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., United Church of Bellows Falls, 8 School Street
Brattleboro
2/11/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Brattleboro VT Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 54 Chickering Drive, Unit 1
2/22/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Winston Prouty Center - Thomas Hall, 209 Austine Drive
Putney
2/12/2025: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Landmark College, 19 River Road South
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Windsor
Windsor
2/18/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Windsor VT Elks, 156 Main St
Woodstock
2/14/2025: 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, contact or 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.
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