PARK HILLS, Mo. — The American Red Cross and Mineral Area College are partnering once again to host the Mineral Area College Blood Drive. We invite students, faculty, and the Park Hills community to come out and donate blood on Tuesday, March 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Mineral Area College Industry and Tech Center.
“There is no substitute for donated blood. Through their donation, these students truly make a difference in the lives of those who depend on blood products,” said LaKricia Cox, Executive Director, Red Cross of Greater St. Louis. “We are grateful for the partnership and continued support of Mineral Area College and look forward to a successful blood drive.”
As a thank you, those who present to donate will receive an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt and a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card** by email. * Additionally, in March, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing (commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes) on successful donations. Details can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/March.
How to donate blood
Simply download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or visit RedCrossBlood.org, and enter sponsor code: MAC, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device 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 in most states (16 with parental consent were allowed by state law), 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.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
Blood Donor Rewards program
In January 2024, the Red Cross launched an all-new Blood Donor Rewards program as a way to show our appreciation for all those who take the time to help save lives. This program offers a new way for the Red Cross to say thank-you for the generous donations that are critical to patients counting on lifesaving care. All donors are now able to earn points for their donations that accumulate each time they roll up a sleeve to give. Donors automatically started earning points on Jan. 1, 2024, and they can redeem points any time of year to receive e-gift cards or save them to redeem and claim an exclusive Red Cross merchandise item in the next calendar year. For more information, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Rewards
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.