May is Trauma Awareness Month, and donors of all blood types – especially type O – are needed to help ensure hospitals are prepared the moment trauma patients and others arrive.
All donors in May will automatically be entered for a chance to win a travel trailer camper that sleeps five, powered by Suburban Propane. See additional information and details at RedCrossBlood.org/SummerFullofLife.
The Red Cross is also thanking those who donate at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church’s May 8 blood drive in Daleville with a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email, courtesy of Suburban Propane. See details at RedCrossBlood.org/SummerFullofLife.
The Red Cross is testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Plasma from routine blood and platelet donations that test positive for high-levels of antibodies may be used as convalescent plasma to meet potential future needs of COVID-19 patients.
Eligible donors with types O, B negative or A negative blood are encouraged to make a Power Red donation at this blood drive. Power Red donors give a concentrated dose of red blood cells during a single donation, allowing them to maximize their impact.
During this type of donation, red blood cells are separated from other blood components, and the plasma and platelets are safely and comfortably returned to the donor.
Spots are still open for St. Mark’s May 8 blood drive.
Donors can sign up now at the Red Cross website for the remaining St. Mark’s blood drives in 2021. This will guarantee that donors get the time that best suits their schedule.
After May 8, upcoming blood drives are July 3 and September 11.
Save time with RapidPass. Complete a pre-donation reading and health history at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or with the Blood Donor App the day of your appointment.
For eligibility questions, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
For other questions, call Susan Rose or Don Ditzler at 977-2675.
