The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood and platelets this fall to help restock the shelves following a significant summer shortage to ensure an adequate blood supply for patients in need.
Through the first two weeks of September, the Red Cross is down more than 10,000 donations from what is needed to replenish the blood supply and be prepared for emergencies large and small. Declines in donations can lead to blood shortages and make it difficult to meet patient needs should a disaster or emergency occur.
Give in Milford
- 9/19/2016: 1 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Cornerstone Christian Center, 349 Wheelers Farms Road
- 9/30/2016: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Milford Bank, 259 Merwin Avenue
- 10/3/2016: 1 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Elks Club, 124 New Haven Avenue
- 10/3/2016: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., City of Milford, 70 West River Street
- 10/12/2016: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Milford Corporate Building B, 472 Wheelers Farm Road
Donors of all blood types are needed as blood products continue to be distributed to hospitals almost as quickly as donations come in. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to help reduce wait times.
How to donate blood
Blood donors can now 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, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.