Donate now to keep blood and platelets stocked when winter weather hits |

As National Blood Donor Month continues this January, the American Red Cross celebrates those that give blood and platelets to assist save lives − particularly now, as we work to guarantee a steady blood provide amid the specter of icy winter weather and extreme seasonal sickness. Donors of all blood varieties – notably kind O blood donors, essentially the most wanted blood group by hospitals – and platelet donors are wanted day by day to meet demand.

The begin of the brand new yr is among the most difficult instances to gather sufficient blood merchandise, regardless of the fixed demand. One in 7 sufferers getting into a hospital will want a blood transfusion – but solely 3% of the general public provides blood.

Don’t wait till there’s a disaster to donate. To e-book a time to give blood or platelets, go to RedCrossBlood.org, obtain the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or name 1-800-RED CROSS.

• In partnership with the National Football League (NFL), those that come to give blood, platelets or plasma by way of Jan. 31, 2023, will probably be robotically entered to win a visit for 2 to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona, together with entry to day-of, in-stadium pre-game actions, tickets to the official Super Bowl Experience, round-trip airfare to Phoenix, three-night lodge lodging (Feb. 10-13, 2023), plus a $500 reward card for bills.

Upcoming blood donation alternatives by way of Jan. 31

Cleveland

Norman

1/29/2023: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., University Lutheran Church & Student Center, 914 Elm Ave

Creek

Sapulpa

1/24/2023: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Collins Building, 317 East Lee Ave

Nowata

Nowata

1/23/2023: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Jane Phillips Nowata Health Center, 237 S. Locust Street

Oklahoma

Edmond

1/30/2023: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sleep Inn & Suites, 3608 S Broadway

Tulsa

Jenks

1/23/2023: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Jenks City Hall, 211 N. Elm St.

1/26/2023: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Jenks High School, 205 East B Street

Tulsa

1/19/2023: 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Hillcrest Medical Center, 1120 South Utica

1/19/2023: 1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Hillcrest Medical Center, 1120 South Utica

1/20/2023: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Mary Okay. Chapman Health Plaza, 1819 E. nineteenth St.

1/24/2023: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 110 Building, 110 W seventh St

Washington

Bartlesville

1/23/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Bartlesville Community Library, 600 S. Johnstone

1/25/2023: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., Jane Phillips Medical Center, 3500 E. Frank Phillips Blvd.

1/25/2023: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m., Jane Phillips Medical Center, 3500 E. Frank Phillips Blvd.

Dewey

1/30/2023: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Dewey High School, 1 Bulldogger Road

Visit redcrossblood.org to see accessible appointments on the Tulsa Donor Center.

How to donate blood

Simply obtain the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, go to RedCrossBlood.org, name 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or allow the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo system to make an appointment or for extra information. All blood varieties are wanted to guarantee a dependable provide for sufferers. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two different types of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who’re 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent the place allowed by state legislation), weigh not less than 110 kilos and are in typically good well being could also be eligible to donate blood. High faculty college students and different donors 18 years of age and youthful even have to meet sure top and weight necessities.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their subsequent donation by utilizing RapidPass® to full their pre-donation studying and well being historical past questionnaire on-line, on the day of their donation, earlier than arriving on the blood drive. To get began, comply with the directions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

Amplify your influence − volunteer!

Another method to help the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to change into a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors assist greet, check-in and thank blood donors to guarantee they’ve a optimistic donation expertise.

Volunteers may also function transportation specialists, enjoying a significant function in guaranteeing lifesaving blood merchandise are delivered to close by hospitals. For extra information and to apply for both place, go to redcross.org/volunteertoday.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and offers consolation to victims of disasters; provides about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches abilities that save lives; distributes worldwide humanitarian help; and helps veterans, army members and their households. The Red Cross is a nonprofit group that depends upon volunteers and the generosity of the American public to ship its mission. For extra information, please go to redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or go to us on Twitter at @RedCross.