Chance at trip to Florida + $10 Amazon.com Gift Card for coming to give blood or platelets
Vermont Business Magazine One in 7 patients entering a hospital will need a blood transfusion. At the same time, only about 3% of Americans give blood. The American Red Cross needs more people to make and keep appointments to give blood or platelets in February and has three great reasons to do so:
- Help prevent a blood shortage: Winter brings seasonal illness and dangerous weather, which can hurt the blood supply. When donors give now, they can help ensure blood is on hospital shelves when it’s needed.
- It’s Heart Month: During a blood donation appointment, the Red Cross checks donors’ blood pressure and pulse, which are important indicators of heart health.
- Treat yourself: All who come to give in February will get a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, thanks to Amazon. Those who come to donate this month will also automatically be entered to win a trip for two to Clearwater Beach, Florida. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/heart.
Donors of all blood types – particularly type O blood donors, the most needed blood group by hospitals – and platelet donors are needed daily to meet demand. Protect the blood supply from dropping – book a time to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Feb. 15-28
Addison
Bristol
2/18/2023: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Bristol Recreation Department, 1 South Street
Middlebury
2/20/2023: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Court
Vergennes
2/28/2023: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Victory Baptist Church, 862 US-7
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Bennington
Arlington
2/21/2023: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Arlington American Legion Post 69, 54 Legion Rd
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Caledonia
Danville
2/23/2023: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Pope Memorial Library Comm. Center-(The old bank building), 41 Rte 2 West
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Chittenden
Burlington
2/15/2023: 11:15 a.m. - 6:15 p.m., Burlington Blood Donation Center, 32 North Prospect Street
2/16/2023: 11:15 a.m. - 6:15 p.m., Burlington Blood Donation Center, 32 North Prospect Street
2/17/2023: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Burlington Blood Donation Center, 32 North Prospect Street
2/18/2023: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Burlington Blood Donation Center, 32 North Prospect Street
2/19/2023: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Burlington Blood Donation Center, 32 North Prospect Street
2/20/2023: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Burlington Blood Donation Center, 32 North Prospect Street
2/21/2023: 7:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Burlington Blood Donation Center, 32 North Prospect Street
2/22/2023: 11:15 a.m. - 6:15 p.m., Burlington Blood Donation Center, 32 North Prospect Street
2/23/2023: 11:15 a.m. - 6:15 p.m., Burlington Blood Donation Center, 32 North Prospect Street
2/24/2023: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Burlington Blood Donation Center, 32 North Prospect Street
2/24/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Greater Burlington YMCA, 298 College St.
2/25/2023: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Burlington Blood Donation Center, 32 North Prospect Street
2/26/2023: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Burlington Blood Donation Center, 32 North Prospect Street
2/27/2023: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Burlington Blood Donation Center, 32 North Prospect Street
2/28/2023: 7:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Burlington Blood Donation Center, 32 North Prospect Street
Colchester
2/23/2023: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Josh's House, 162 Hegeman Ave
Essex
2/25/2023: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Essex Experience, 21 Essex Way, Unit #300
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Franklin
Saint Albans
2/25/2023: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Albans City Hall, 100 N. Main St.
Swanton
2/27/2023: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., VFW Swanton, 8 Merchants Row
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Orange
Randolph
2/23/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 43 Hebard Hill Rd
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Orleans
Newport
2/22/2023: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., United Church of Newport, 63 Third Street
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Rutland
Bomoseen
2/22/2023: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Castleton American Legion, 378 Route 4a West
Rutland
2/18/2023: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen Street
2/24/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., US Army Reserve Building, 2143 Post Road
West Rutland
2/17/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., West Rutland Town Hall, 35 Marble Street
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Washington
Cabot
2/15/2023: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cabot School, 25 Common Rd
Northfield
2/16/2023: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Norwich University, 158 Harmon Drive
Waterbury
2/21/2023: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., American Legion, 16 Stowe St
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Windham
Bellows Falls
2/23/2023: 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., United Church of Bellows Falls, 8 School Street
Brattleboro
2/25/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Winston Prouty Center - Thomas Hall, 209 Austine Drive
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Windsor
Springfield
2/15/2023: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Springfield Elks, 49 Park Street
White River Junction
2/22/2023: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Riverbank Church, 259 Holiday Drive
Windsor
2/21/2023: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Windsor VT Elks, 156 Main St
Woodstock
2/17/2023: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 30 Pleasant 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/VolunteerNNE or email [email protected].
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 visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
BURLINGTON, Vt., Feb. 15, 2023 — American Red Cross
