Donation appointments crucial this fall, $10 e-gift card for coming to give Nov. 1-17
[PORTLAND OR, Oct. 24, 2024] — The American Red Cross is highlighting the ongoing need for blood and platelet donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall. Eligible individuals − especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets are encouraged to make a donation just ahead of the holiday season.
Blood supply momentum must remain steady, as the Red Cross has worked this month to recover blood products uncollected due to recent hurricanes. Any disruption in the ability to collect blood can lead to an impact on routine and lifesaving medical care.
The seasons may change but the need for blood donors stays the same. Give blood or platelets and make a big difference in someone’s life by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
In thanks, those who come to give by Oct. 31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.
Those who come to give in early November, Nov. 1-17, will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Thanks.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Oct. 29-Nov. 17 – Clatsop & Tillamook Counties:
(NOTE: There are other donation opportunties in the valley as well – go the Red Cross website for more locations.)
Clatsop
Astoria – 10/30/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 204 W. Marine Dr.
Cannon Beach – 11/12/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce, 207 N Spruce St
Seaside – 10/29/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Elks Lodge #1748, 324 Avenue A
Tillamook
Cloverdale – 10/29/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Nestucca High School, 34660 Parkway Drive
Nehalem – 11/12/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue, 36375 N Hwy 101
Tillamook – 11/13/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Tillamook Elks, 1907 3rd Street
