MARCH 11, 2015
Help neighbors through the Red Cross and become an everyday hero
PHOENIX – The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to become everyday heroes by giving blood in celebration of Red Cross Month this March.
Since 1943, every president has designated March as Red Cross Month – a time to recognize those who support the Red Cross. Local communities depend on the Red Cross, which relies on donations of time, money and blood to fulfill its humanitarian mission.
It doesn’t take a cape or superpowers to be a hero. By donating blood, eligible donors can help save the lives of patients in need. Those who are unable to give blood can support blood donations by organizing a blood drive, volunteering to assist with Red Cross activities, or creating a SleevesUp virtual blood drive online at redcrossblood.org/SleevesUp and asking others to make a lifesaving donation.
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:
Anthem
3/10/2015: 1:30 – 6:30 p.m., Anthem Community Center, 41130 N. Freedom Way
Phoenix
3/6/2015: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Desert Broom Branch Library, 29710 N Cave Creek Rd
3/26/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sonoran Foothills Community Center, 31910 N. North Foothills Drive
3/27/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Curacao, 7815 W. Thomas Rd
3/28/2015: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Fry’s Electronics, 3035 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Scottsdale
3/19/2015: 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., La Camarilla Racquet, Fitness and Swim Club, 5320 E Shea Blvd
3/25/2015: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Scottsdale Salt River Courtyard, 5201 N Pima Rd
Tempe
3/19/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Arizona State University, 1290 S. Normal Ave
4/3/2015: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Beall's Outlet, 1238 West Elliott Road
Lake Havasu City
3/26/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., ASU Colleges at Lake Havasu City, 100 university way
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.
