AUGUST 12, 2015

Donate blood through the Red Cross in final weeks of summer


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PHOENIX – The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help prevent a blood shortage. Blood donations often decline in August as final summer vacations are planned and back-to-school activities ramp up. On average, during the summer months, about two fewer donors give blood at each Red Cross blood drive than what is needed.

Donations are needed now to help ensure blood is available for patients in need. Donors with types AB, O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially encouraged to donate. Plasma from type AB donors can be transfused to patients of any blood type, as can type O negative blood. Type B negative and A negative blood can be transfused to Rh-positive or negative patients. These are the most in demand blood types and are in constant need. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Phoenix
8/2/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Legion Pat Tillman Post 117, 16428 N 32nd St #101 8/4/2015: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., American Red Cross Greater Phoenix Region, 4747 N. 22nd St. Suite 100
8/6/2015: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., First American Title Insurance Company, 4435 E. Chandler Blvd, Suite 100
8/7/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Henderson Engineers Inc., 5343 N. 16th St., Ste. 460
8/7/2015: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix Airport, 2621 South 47th Street 8/9/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sportsman's Warehouse, 19205 N.27th Avenue
8/16/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Metrocenter, 9617 N Metro Parkway W., Suite 1001
8/16/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Desert Sky Mall, 7611 W. Thomas Rd
8/17/2015: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Umom New Day Centers, 3333 E Van Buren Rd.
8/18/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., American Red Cross Greater Phoenix Chapter, 4747 N. 22nd St. Suite 100
8/18/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., American Family Insurance, 225 N. 45th St.
8/18/2015: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Optum Medical Network, 20414 N. 27th Ave, Suite 500
8/18/2015: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Juniper Branch Library, 1825 W Union Hills Dr
8/19/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., American Red Cross Greater Phoenix Chapter, 4747 N. 22nd St. Suite 100
8/20/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Arizona Association of Realtors, 255 E. Osborn Rd.
8/26/2015: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., LDS Phoenix Central Ward, 47 E. Ashland
8/27/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mesquite Branch Library, 4525 Paradise Village Parkway North 8/27/2015: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Washington Activity Center, 2240 West Citrus Way
9/2/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Arizona State DES Building, 4000 N. Central Ave
9/5/2015: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Frys Electronics, 3035 W. Thunderbird Rd.

Scottsdale
8/5/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Digital Air Strike, 6991 E Camelback Rd #B300
8/10/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Desert Foothills Family YMCA, 34250 N 60th St, Building C 8/12/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., scottsdale fashion square, 7014 E. Camelback
8/21/2015: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Arabian Library, 10215 E McDowell Mt Ranch Rd
8/23/2015: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Temple KOL AMI, 15030 N. 64th Street
9/3/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, 8100 E. Camelback Road, Suite 1001
9/4/2015: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., 24 Hour Fitness, 14150 N 100th St.

How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) 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 (16 with parental consent in some states), 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.