News release from the American Red Cross:
Red Cross blood donation opportunities July 1-15
Red Cross urges blood donations to maintain summer blood supply
(June 15, 2015) — The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply now and throughout the summer.
Many summer activities, such as vacations and travel, cause frequent blood donors to be less available to give during the summer. However, hospital patients still depend on volunteer donors to receive lifesaving transfusions – the need for blood does not get a vacation.
To encourage more people to donate around Independence Day, all those who come out to donate blood July 2-6, 2015, will receive a Red Cross embroidered hat, while supplies last.
Eligible donors are encouraged to choose their day to make a difference. Donors of all blood types – especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities
Adams County
- 7/7/2015: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., South Adams Senior Center, 825 Hendrick St. in Berne.
Allen County
- 7/9/2015: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., St. Joseph Hospital, 700 Broadway in Fort Wayne.
- 7/11/2015: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., 3 River’s Festival Fort Wayne, Barr St. in Fort Wayne.
- 7/13/2015: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Indiana Fallen Officer Blood Drive, Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd. in Fort Wayne.
- 7/13/2015: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m., Grabill Missionary Church, 13637 State St. in Grabill.
- 7/14/2015: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., MedTech College Fort Wayne, 7230 Engle Road Suite 200 in Fort Wayne.
- 7/14/2015: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Indiana Fallen Officer Blood Drive, Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd. in Fort Wayne.
- 7/14/2015: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, 14318 Lima Rd. in Fort Wayne.
- 7/15/2015: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Doermer Building, 2701 Spring St. (Leesburg Rd.) in Fort Wayne.
- 7/15/2015: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Indiana Fallen Officer Blood Drive, Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd. in Fort Wayne.
DeKalb County
- 7/7/2015: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Indiana Fallen Officer Blood Drive, First United Methodist Church, 1203 East 7th St. in Auburn.
Huntington County
- 7/2/2015: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., YMCA, 1160 W 500 N in Huntington.
- 7/2/2015: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Knight-Bergman Center, 132 S. Nancy St. in Warren.
- 7/6/2015: 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Evangelical United Methodist Church, 1000 Flaxmill Rd. in Huntington.
LaGrange County
- 7/6/2015: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., LaGrange First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Spring St. in LaGrange.
- 7/7/2015: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Parkview LaGrange Hospital, 207 N. Townline Rd. in LaGrange.
Noble County
- 7/10/2015: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Trinity Church, 229 S. State St. in Kendallville.
- 7/10/2015: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Ligonier United Methodist Church, 466 Townline Rd. in Ligonier.
Steuben County
- 7/1/2015: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Helmer United Methodist Church, 7530 S SR 327 in Helmer.
- 7/13/2015: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Fairview Missionary Church, 525 E 200 N in Angola.
Whitley County
- 7/8/2015: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Northeastern REMC Columbia C, 4901 East Park 30 Dr. in Columbia City.
The Fort Wayne Donor Center located at 1212 E. California Road in Fort Wayne, (across from the Memorial Coliseum)
Whole Blood Donations
- Monday and Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Wednesday and Thursday: noon – 6 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Platelet Donations
- Monday: 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Wednesday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 6:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Lutheran Hospital Donor Center located at 7900 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 107 in Fort Wayne, (in the South Lobby of Lutheran Hospital)
Whole Blood Donations
- Monday and Tuesday: noon – 6 p.m.
- Wednesday and Thursday: closed
- Friday and Saturday: 6 a.m. – noon
Platelet Donations
- Monday and Tuesday: noon – 6 p.m.
- Wednesday: closed
- Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 6 a.m. – noon
- Sunday: 6 a.m. – noon
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) 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 consent in some states), 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.About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org.
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