CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – The American Red Cross, KFVS12, and Buchheit are partnering up for this two-day summer blood drive.
Twelve cities will be taking on the challenge to collect the most blood.
Donors are encouraged to go out and help their favorite city win the challenge on Thursday, August 15 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, August 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Full summer calendars and holiday plans may prevent regular donors from being able to give.
Additionally, significant summer weather threats such as hurricanes, flooding and tornadoes can result in travel hazards and blood drive cancellations that could impact the blood supply.
Blood donations are essential to help keep lifesaving blood products stocked on hospital shelves. The Red Cross urges eligible donors to come and donate.
As a thank you, those presenting to donate will receive an exclusive t-shirt while supplies last.
“KFV12 and their viewership understand the importance of maintaining a healthy blood supply. We are excited to partner with them again as we have for over 20 years now,” said Micheal Sullivan, Executive Director, Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.
Where to donate blood:
Central Junior High School
1910 Whitener St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Dexter Church of Christ
1014 North One Mile Rd., Dexter, MO 63841
Jackson Junior High School Gymnasium
338 N. West Lane, Jackson, MO 63755
University Mall
1237 E. Main St., Carbondale, IL 62901
YMCA of Southeast Missouri
511 Taylor St., Sikeston, MO 63801
Shawnee Community College Extension Center
1150 East Vienna St., Anna, IL 62906
American Legion Post 66
1615 First St., Kennett, MO 63857
New Madrid Eagle’s Lodge
410 US-61, New Madrid, MO 63869
American Legion Post 133
98 Grand Ave., Perryville, MO 63775
Veterans Airport
10400 Terminal Dr., Marion, IL 62959
Poplar Bluff High School
3209 Oak Grove Rd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
12 Oaks Baptist Church
2110 New Holt Rd., Paducah, KY 42001
To make an appointment at any of these locations, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code: KFVS, 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. 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.
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.