This holiday season the perfect gift is at your nearest American Red Cross blood donation center. And, unlike the latest fashion trend, video game or golf club, it costs nothing but an hour of your time. When you donate blood, you give the perfect gift – another hug, another laugh, another smile, another chance – to someone in need of blood.
“It’s the season of giving and there’s one gift that won’t cost you a penny, but means the world to a patient in need,” said Stephen A. Nagle, CEO Southwest Blood Services Region. “By donating blood, you can give someone an opportunity to spend another holiday with their loved ones.”
It only takes about an hour to donate blood, and in that hour, you can unwrap a lifetime of memories for hospital patients in your community and across the country. The need for blood is constant and doesn’t pause for the holidays. By taking time to donate this winter, you can help the Red Cross ensure a stable blood supply for all patients who need blood products.
Locally, Logan County residents can donate blood with the Red Cross this holiday season on December 15th at Guthrie’s American Legion Post 58 blood drive to be held from 1pm-6pm.
And, all those presenting to donate blood at this blood drive will receive a long sleeve white Red Cross T-shirt.
All blood types are needed to help maintain a sufficient blood supply, especially type O negative. Type O negative blood, the universal blood type, is always in high demand because it can be transfused to patients with any blood type, especially in emergency situations.
How to Donate Blood
Simply call 1-800-RED (1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org 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 permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to give blood. Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.okc.redcross.org or join our blog at www.redcrossoklahoma.blogspot.com
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