JULY 8, 2015

Red Cross seeks blood donations to offset seasonal decline


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PHOENIX – The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help offset a seasonal decline in donations and prevent a shortage this summer by giving blood.

During June, July and August, there are about two fewer donors than needed at each Red Cross blood drive. This can add up to more than 100,000 fewer donations during the summer. Many schools that host blood drives are out of session, and vacation schedules can make regular donors less available – both contributing to the seasonal decline.

Donors of all blood types – especially those with types AB, O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed to help ensure blood products are available to hospital patients this summer. Type AB donors have the universal plasma type, which can be given to patients of all blood types. Plasma helps maintain blood pressure and supplies critical proteins for clotting immunity. It is often needed for burn, trauma and cancer patients.

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).

Anthem
7/13/2015: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Anthem Community Center, 41130 N. Freedom Way

Avondale
6/30/2015: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., City of Avondale Public Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive
7/19/2015: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Broadstone Gateway, 1700 N. 103rd Avenue

Buckeye
7/24/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Legion Post 53, 402 E. Narramore Avenue
7/30/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Buckeye First Assembly, 23230 W US Highway 85

Cave Creek
7/31/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Desert Broom Branch Library, 29710 N Cave Creek Rd

Chandler
6/28/2015: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hope Covenant Church, 1770 S. Dobson
7/11/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Ocotillo Village Health Club and Spa, 4200 S. Alma School Road
7/14/2015: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Earnhardt Ford, 7300 W. Orchid Lane
7/19/2015: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Hilton Phoenix Chandler, 2929 W. Frye Rd.
7/19/2015: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., VFW Post 7401, 751 S Arizona Ave
7/21/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Walgreens, 1985 E.Chandler Blvd.
7/29/2015: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Chandler Gilbert Family YMCA, 1655 W. Frye Rd.
8/1/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Harley Davidson, 6895 W. Chandler Blvd.

Gilbert
7/22/2015: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Spectrum Community Association, 2928 S. Spectrum Way

Glendale
7/2/2015: 8 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Glendale YMCA Building, 14711 N. 59th Ave
7/28/2015: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., TITLE Boxing Club Arrowhead, 7470 W. Bell Rd #206

Mesa
6/28/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., V.F.W. - Dode Morris Post 1760, 65 S. 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 E. University Mesa
7/16/2015: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mesa Chamber of Commerce, 40 N. Center St. Ste 104
7/16/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Pulice Construction, 4840 E. Jasmine Street, Suite 105
7/25/2015: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Navy Federal Credit Union, 4212 E. Juanita Ave
7/27/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Walmart, 1606 S. Signal Butte Road
8/1/2015: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Oriental 20 Free and Accepted Masons, 726 N. Center St

Peoria
7/12/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Community of Grace Lutheran Church, 10545 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
7/18/2015: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Harley Davidson, 16130 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr.

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 N. 32 Street
6/30/2015: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Rosati's of Union Hills, 602 W. Union Hills Dr #1
7/6/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Village Racquet and Health Club, 4444 E. Camelback Road
7/14/2015: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., U.S. Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street
7/17/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 W Beardsley Rd.
7/20/2015: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., MidFirst Bank, 4750 E. Chandler Blvd.
7/23/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., 4600 Washington Building, 4600 E. Washington, 3rd Floor
7/26/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Seven Apartments, 19800 N. 7th St
7/28/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sonoran Foothills community center, 31910 N. Foothills Drive

Queen Creek
7/26/2015: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel, 19248 E. San Tan Blvd.

Scottsdale
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
7/26/2015: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Scottsdale/Paradise Valley FAmily YMCA, 6869 E. Shea Blvd

Tempe
7/3/2015: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Beall's Outlet, 1238 W. Elliott Road
7/30/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Enterprise Corporate Administrative Office, 1444 W. Auto Drive
7/31/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Aveda Institute Phoenix, 8475 S. Emerald Dr

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.

About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.