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Red Cross January Blood Drives

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023by bdust

Red Cross, Peyton Manning huddle up for a lifesaving play this January

Those who come to give blood or platelets during National Blood Donor Month will be entered to win a trip to Super Bowl LVII 

This January, the American Red Cross and Pro Football Hall of Famer and blood donor Peyton Manning are asking people to score big for patients in need – while getting a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona – by giving blood or platelets.  

The start of the new year marks National Blood Donor Month – a time to celebrate those who generously roll up a sleeve to keep blood products stocked for hospitals providing critical care. As the busy holiday season winds down and the threat of severe winter weather and seasonal illness cases continue to rise, January can be a tough time for donors to make and keep appointments. 

Step off the sidelines and resolve to donate blood or platelets. To book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. In partnership with the National Football League (NFL), those who come to give blood, platelets or plasma Jan. 1-31, 2023, will be automatically entered to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona*, including access to day-of, in-stadium pre-game activities, tickets to the official Super Bowl Experience, round-trip airfare to Phoenix, three-night hotel accommodations (Feb. 10-13, 2023), plus a $500 gift card for expenses. 

To lead the offense against a potential winter blood shortage, Manning invites the public to join him in helping save lives. “If everyone does their part and we collectively commit to donating blood, we can stack up more wins for hospital patients who are counting on us. A single individual is certainly impactful, but a whole team of people coming together to donate has an even greater effect.”

Upcoming Red Cross blood donation opportunities in January: 

January 10th, Vandalia Moose Lodge, 328 South 3rd Street, 11:00 - 5:00

 

January 11th, Brownstown Elementary School, 460 W. South Street, 2:00 - 6:00

 

January 12th, Ramsey Grade School, 702 West 6th Street, 2:00 - 6:00

 

January 13th, Flora First United Methodist Church, 103 East 3rd Street, 1:00 - 5:00

 

January 17th, Dutch Prairie Community, 983 North 1300th Street, Shobonier, 1:30 - 6:30

 

January 23rd, Cumberland Elementary School, 1496 IL Route 121, Toledo, 2:00-6:00

 

January 24th, Mason Christian Church, 624 North Route 37, 2:00-6:00

January 24th, Full Armor Christian Academy, 600 Erwin Street, Louisville, 2:30 - 6:30

 

January 30th , Holy Cross Church, 5782 Ingraham, Wendelin, 1:30-5:30

 

January 31st, Effingham Event Center, 1501 West Fayette, 1:00-5:00

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device 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 in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), 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. 

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App. 

Amplify your impact − volunteer!  

Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check-in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.  

Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. 

For more information and to apply for either position, contact Kristin Pendleton, Kristin.pendleton@redcross.org, 314-281-7968 or visit redcross.org/volunteertoday. 

*Terms apply. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl for details. 

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