Press release from the American Red Cross:
Honor America’s Independence: Give Blood
Community members nation-wide can pledge their allegiance to others in need – volunteer to give blood and help save lives this Fourth of July.
“Your blood donation is a sign of independence in its purest sense,” said Sharyn Whitman, CEO for the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross. “When you think of it, you’re giving of yourself so someone sick or injured may have the ability to be with people they love.”
Giving blood around July 4th helps strengthen America’s blood supply during the heart of summer. Blood donations typically decrease in July and around traditional vacation times as some donors focus on summer activities and may overlook donating blood.
Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. Sick and injured adults and children need red cells, platelets or plasma for scheduled and emergency surgeries, for the treatment of diseases like cancer, and for care related to accidents and trauma. Someone injured in a serious accident may need up to 100 pints of blood to help save their life.
“Your blood donation helps ensure that hospital patients have the blood they need when they need it,” said Whitman, “What greater gift of independence can you give than the gift of life?”
Come to donate July 1 – July 9 and receive an American Red Cross stadium seat cushion!
UPCOMING AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES IN YOUR AREA:
- Tuesday, June 29, from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. at Regal Theatre, located at 211 W. Washington Center Road in Fort Wayne. Come to donate and receive an “Eclipse” graphic pin and a movie pass good for select movies at Regal Cinemas. This blood drive is sponsored by “Hot” 107.9 and Regal Cinemas.
- Wednesday, July 7, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at MedTech College, located at 7230 Engle Road, Suite 200 in Fort Wayne. Please call 436-3272 to schedule your blood donation appointment. Come to donate and receive a free Personal Pan Pizza coupon courtesy of Pizza Hut.
- Thursday, July 8, from 2:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in the Fellowship Room, located at 1910 North Berthaud Road in New Haven. This is a Power in the Blood interfaith initiative which aims to bring together groups of all beliefs to help the community maintain the supply of donated blood sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church, Christ Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran Church.
- Saturday, July 10, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the 3 River’s Festival, located on Barr Street in Fort Wayne. Come to donate and receive an American Red Cross stadium seat cushion.
- Sunday, July 11, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, located at 1811 Fairhill Road in Fort Wayne. Please call 637-4722 to schedule your blood donation appointment. This blood drive is sponsored by Grace Presbyterian Church, Anchor Community Church, First Mennonite Church and North Highlands Church of Christ.
- Sunday, July 11, from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, located at 1500 W. State Blvd. in Fort Wayne. Please call 637-7932 or 432-6455 to schedule your blood donation appointment.
- Monday, July 12, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Grabill Missionary Church, located at 13637 State St. in Grabill. Please call 466-3213 to arrange transportation to this blood drive.
- Tuesday, July 13, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church in Centennial Hall, located at 4245 Lake Ave. in Fort Wayne. Please call 482-9815 to schedule your blood donation appointment.
- Tuesday, July 13, from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Dimension Ford North, located at 320 W. Coliseum Blvd. in Fort Wayne. Please call 434-4307 to schedule your blood donation appointment.
- Tuesday, July 13, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Dupont Hospital, located at 2520 E. Dupont Road in Fort Wayne. Please call 416-3023 to schedule your blood donation appointment.
- Tuesday, July 13, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Cornerstone Daycare Learning Center, located at 1400 W. Washington Center Road in Fort Wayne.
- Thursday, July 15, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Jorgensen YMCA, located at 10313 Aboite Center Road in Fort Wayne. Please call 432-8953, ext. 213 to schedule your blood donation appointment.
Fort Wayne Donor Center located at 1212 E. California Road in Fort Wayne, (across from the Memorial Coliseum)
Traditional whole blood or double red cell donation:
- Mon. & Tues. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Weds. & Thurs. 12 noon – 6 p.m.
- Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Platelet pheresis donation (call 1-800-589-8127 or 260-480-8299 to schedule a platelet donation):
- Mon. 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Tues. & Weds. 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Thurs. 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Fri. 6:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Sat. 6:30 a.m. – 12 noon
- Sun. 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Lutheran Hospital Donor Center located at 7900 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 107 in Fort Wayne (in the South Lobby of Lutheran Hospital) Traditional whole blood or platelet pheresis donation (no platelet pheresis on Wednesdays):
- Monday through Wednesday: 12 noon – 6 p.m.
- Thursday through Saturday: 6 a.m. – 12 noon
- Sunday: by appointment only
How to Donate Blood
To schedule an appointment to donate please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information. 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 donate 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 Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region serves northern and central Indiana and northwestern Ohio, and needs to collect about 500 units of blood a day to meet patient need in more than 60 hospitals. In addition to providing blood to our community, the American Red Cross also provides relief to victims of disaster, trains millions in lifesaving skills, serves as a communication link between U.S. military members and their families, and assists victims of international disasters or conflicts.
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