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From Thursday, October 17, 2019
To Friday, October 18, 2019
by bdust

Schedule of American Red Cross Blood Drives in October

10/17/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., St Elmo High School, 300 West 12th Street

10/17/2019: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Dieterich High School, Church and Pine

10/18/2019: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Effingham Public Library, 200 N 3rd St.

10/24/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., St Michael Church - Sigel, Church Street

10/27/2019: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., St Johns Lutheran Church-Effingham, 901 West Jefferson

Donors of all blood types, especially platelet donors and those with type O blood, are needed to ensure a stable supply for cancer patients and others this fall. Appointments can be made by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. 

As a thank-you, those who come to give blood or platelets during the month of October will automatically be entered for a chance to win one of five $500 gift cards redeemable at hundreds of merchants, courtesy of Tango Card. Terms apply; see rcblood.org/game.

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.

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