JUNE 24, 2015

Red Cross urges blood donations to maintain summer blood supply


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PHOENIX – The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply now and throughout the summer.

Many summer activities, such as vacations and travel, cause frequent blood donors to be less available to give during the summer. However, hospital patients still depend on volunteer donors to receive lifesaving transfusions – the need for blood does not get a vacation.

To encourage more people to donate around Independence Day, all those who come out to donate blood July 2-6, 2015, will receive a Red Cross embroidered hat, while supplies last.

Eligible donors are encouraged to choose their day to make a difference. Donors of all blood types – especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed. 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
7/13/2015: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Anthem Community Center, 41130 N. Freedom Way

Mesa
6/26/2015: 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Sportsman's Warehouse, 1750 S. Greenfield Rd.
6/28/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., V.F.W. - Dode Morris Post 1760, 65 South MacDonald
7/2/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mesa Family YMCA, 207 N. Mesa Drive
7/5/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Walmart #5428, 1710 S. Greenfield Rd
7/7/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave.
7/14/2015: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Mesa Main Library, 64 E 1st St
7/15/2015: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Mesa Police Department, 4333 East University Mesa
7/16/2015: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mesa Chamber of Commerce, 40 N Center St. Ste 104

Phoenix
6/28/2015: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Sportsman's Warehouse, 19205 N.27th Avenue
6/29/2015: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Phoenix Elks Lodge 335, 14424 North 32 Street
6/30/2015: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Rosati's of Union Hills, 602 W Union Hills Dr #1

Scottsdale
6/26/2015: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m., La Camarilla Racquet, Fitness and Swim Club, 5320 E Shea Blvd
6/29/2015: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., palomino library, 12575 E Via Linda #102
6/30/2015: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Arabian Library, 10215 E McDowell Mt Ranch Rd
7/3/2015: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., 24 Hour Fitness, 14150 N 100th St.
7/10/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., AXA Advisors, LLC, 14851 N Scottsdale Rd #103
7/15/2015: 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., La Camarilla Racquet, Fitness and Swim Club, 5320 E Shea Blvd

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.