Blood donations save lives. The need for blood and platelet donations is urgent right now, according to the American Red Cross. If you’re looking for a way to make a difference, and are healthy and eligible, the Red Cross urges you to be a donor. Their safety protocols include:
- Enhanced disinfecting of surfaces and equipment
- Providing hand sanitizer for use before entering and throughout the donation appointment
- Temperature checks before presenting donors enter the blood drive or donation center
- Following social distancing practices between donors including donor beds, as well as waiting and refreshment areas
- During this time, blankets typically used by platelet, Power Red and AB Elite donors at Red Cross blood donation centers will be laundered after each use, which may limit the availability. Donors are encouraged to bring their own blankets, but electric blankets and heating pads are not permitted.
Visit the Red Cross website to find upcoming local drives, which include the following locations:
Danbury – Thursday, June 4
Danbury Fair Mall, 7 Backus Avenue, Danbury, CT
10:00am – 4:00pm
Norwalk – Wednesday, June 10
St. Philip’s Church, 25 France St., Norwalk, CT
1:00pm – 6:00pm
Ridgefield – Thursday, June 11
St. Stephens Church, 351 Main St., Ridgefield
1:30pm – 7:00pm
Fairfield – Friday, June 12
Fairfield YMCA, 841 Old Post Road, Fairfield
11:00am – 4:00pm
Bethel – Friday, June 12
St. Mary’s Church, 24 Dodgingtown Road, Bethel
1:30pm – 6:30pm
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