{"id":50309,"date":"2015-04-11T07:00:57","date_gmt":"2015-04-11T11:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=50309"},"modified":"2020-12-07T19:32:57","modified_gmt":"2020-12-08T00:32:57","slug":"spring-into-action-and-donate-blood-with-the-red-cross","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2015\/04\/11\/spring-into-action-and-donate-blood-with-the-red-cross\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring into action and donate blood"},"content":{"rendered":"

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News release from the American Red Cross:<\/p>\n

Spring into action and donate blood with the Red Cross<\/strong><\/p>\n

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(March 31, 2015) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to make a difference in the lives of patients this spring by giving blood.<\/p>\n

Donated blood is perishable and must be constantly replenished to keep up with the demand. Red blood cells, with a shelf life of only 42 days, are the most frequently transfused blood component, and are always needed by hospitals.<\/p>\n

Eligible donors can give red cells through either a regular whole blood donation or a double red cell donation, where available. Double red cell donations yield twice the usual amount of red cells in a single appointment and are accepted at select donation locations. Double red cell donors must meet additional eligibility criteria, which will be determined at the donation appointment.<\/p>\n

Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative. Whole blood can be donated every 56 days, and double red cells may be donated every 112 days, up to three times per year.<\/p>\n

To find a donation opportunity or 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).<\/p>\n

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Upcoming blood donation opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adams County<\/strong><\/p>\n