Red Cross: Make an immediate difference by giving blood or platelets now
Donation appointments critical to keeping blood supply ready
Vermont Business Magazine The American Red Cross in Vermont urges all donors to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop.
In addition to summer fun and holidays, severe summer weather can have a sudden impact on the ability to collect blood and platelets. Scheduling and keeping donation appointments are crucial this month to ensure blood products are constantly available in the weeks to come for all patients, including those in trauma situations that may require several lifesaving transfusions.
All blood types are needed, and donors who don’t know their blood type can learn it after donation. 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.
For donors in the Rutland area, there is a unique opportunity to donate blood Tuesday, July 8, at the Mini Gift of Life Marathon Blood Drive in memory of Rutland resident Peter Giancola. Giancola, a beloved father, musician and business owner relied on countless blood donors in the last 10 years of his life. Giancola died in March 2020 after a 10-year battle with cancer.
This year, the Giancola family is hoping to collect 200 pints of lifesaving blood. There are still dozens of appointments available, especially at the Franklin Event Center location. To make an appointment to donate, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and use the sponsor code "MINIGIFT."
As a thank-you, all who come to give by July 14, 2025, will receive an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while supplies last. Donors can personalize their one-of-a-kind shades with a blood type sticker that’s included! For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/goodr.
For those who come to give July 15-31, 2025, the Red Cross will say thanks with a Fandango Movie Reward by email. Use it to catch a summer blockbuster on the Red Cross! See RedCrossBlood.org/July.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities July 7-31. Listed by County.
Addison
Bristol
7/22/2025: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., American Legion Bristol Post 19, 56 Airport Drive
Middlebury
7/23/2025: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Co-operative Insurance, 292 Colonial Drive
7/25/2025: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Middlebury EMS Building, 55 Collins Dr
Vergennes
7/16/2025: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Cross Life Church, 1759 US RT 7
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Bennington
Bennington
7/9/2025: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Moose Lodge of Bennington, 916 Main Street
7/31/2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Moose Hall, 916 Main Street
Manchester Center
7/21/2025: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave
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Caledonia
Hardwick
7/15/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Hazen Union High School, 126 Hazon Union Dr
Saint Johnsbury
7/24/2025: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saint Johnsbury Moose Lodge, 2388 Portland St (Rt 2 E)
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Chittenden
Burlington
7/14/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Hula Lakeside, 50 Lakeside Avenue
7/22/2025: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Greater Burlington YMCA, 298 College St.
Colchester
7/29/2025: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Saint Michaels College Dion Student Center, Winooski Park
Essex Junction
7/10/2025: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Exposition, Rte. 15
7/19/2025: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., The Essex Resort & Spa - The Mansion, 70 Essex Way
7/29/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Essex Alliance Church Community Building, 37 Old Stage Rd
Hinesburg
7/15/2025: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., United Church of Hinesburg, 10570 Rte 116
Jericho
7/31/2025: 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Catalyst Church on Raceway, 100 Raceway Road
Shelburne
7/22/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., St. Catherine of Siena, 72 Church St
South Burlington
7/24/2025: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., South Burlington Public Library, 180 Market St
Williston
7/17/2025: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Williston Fire Station, 645 Talcott Road
Winooski
7/18/2025: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Winooski Senior Ctr., 123 Barlow St.
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Franklin
Saint Albans
7/7/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Northwestern Medical Center, 133 Fairfield Street
7/17/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Albans City Hall, 100 N. Main St.
7/26/2025: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., St. Albans City Hall, 100 N. Main St.
Swanton
7/14/2025: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., VFW Swanton, 8 Merchants Row
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Grand Isle
Grand Isle
7/25/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Grand Isle Sheriff's Office, 10 Island Circle
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Lamoille
Morrisville
7/29/2025: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., VFW, 28 Pleasant Street
Stowe
7/10/2025: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Stowe Mountain Resort, 5785 Mountain Road
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Orange
Bradford
7/18/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Oxbow High School, 36 Oxbow Drive
Randolph
7/23/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 43 Hebard Hill Rd
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Orleans
Newport
7/7/2025: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Vermont Department of Health - Newport, 100 Main St
7/16/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive
7/31/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Newport VFW Post 798, 141 Central Street
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Rutland
Pittsford
7/9/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., St. Alphonsus Liguori Church, 2918 US-7
Rutland
7/8/2025: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Elks Lodge #345, 44-46 Pleasant St.
7/8/2025: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Noel's at the Franklin Event Center, One Scale Avenue, Suite 92
7/26/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen Street
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Washington
Barre
7/21/2025: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Barre Elks Lodge, 10 Jefferson Street
Berlin
7/11/2025: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Central Vermont Medical Center, 130 Fisher Road
7/28/2025: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce, 963 Paine Turnpike North
Montpelier
7/17/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., CCV Montpelier, 660 Elm St
7/24/2025: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 100 State Street
Northfield
7/23/2025: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mayo Healthcare, 71 Richardson St
Waterbury
7/12/2025: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Waterbury Municipal Building, 28 North Main Street
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Windham
Bellows Falls
7/10/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., United Church of Bellows Falls, 8 School Street
Brattleboro
7/8/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Brattleboro VT Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 54 Chickering Drive, Unit 1
7/26/2025: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Winston Prouty Center - Thomas Hall, 209 Austine Drive
Putney
7/10/2025: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Putney Fire Station, 21 Carl Snyder Dr
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Windsor
Brownsville
7/9/2025: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Holiday Inn, 485 Hotel Drive
Ludlow
7/21/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., American Legion, 133 Main Street
South Royalton
7/30/2025: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Royalton Academy Building, 4266 VT. RTE 14
Stockbridge
7/19/2025: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Stockbridge Meeting House, 97 Maple Wood Drive, P.O. Box 4
White River Junction
7/18/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Upper Valley Aquatic Center, 100 Arboretum Lane
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.
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
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