CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (Sept. 24, 2024) — The American Red Cross continues to amplify the ongoing critical need for blood and platelets to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, those giving platelets and those who have never given before, are needed now.
Only 3 out of 100 Americans donate blood. With the blood supply still at critical levels, every single donation is key to making sure all patients relying on lifesaving transfusions, including car accident victims and those living with sickle cell disease, get the care they need.
Fall into donating blood or platelets. Make an appointment to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. In thanks, those who come to give by Sept. 30 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Fall for details.
Those who come to give Oct. 1-31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Oct. 1-Oct. 15:
Sparta
10/1/2024: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., VFW Post 2698, 1911 North Market Street
Steeleville
10/1/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, 305 South Chester
Red Bud
10/2/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Red Bud High School, 815 Locust Street
Red Bud
10/3/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Red Bud Elementary, 200 W Field Dr
Ste Genevieve
10/15/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital, 800 Ste Genevieve Dr
Sparta
10/15/2024: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Spartan Light Metal, 510 East McClurken