After issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors in early July, the American Red Cross continues to face an emergency blood shortage. Eligible donors of all blood types are urged to give now.
The Red Cross will hold two blood drives in Stamford:
- 8/4/2018: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tully Health Center, 32 Strawberry Hill Court
- 8/7/2018: 7:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., Reckson Building 4, 4 Landmark Square
As a special thank you, all those who come to donate blood or platelets July 30 through Aug. 30, 2018 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card* via email.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Fairfield County through Aug. 15
Bridgeport
8/2/2018: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Congregation B'nai Israel, 2710 Park Avenue
Danbury
8/6/2018: 12:15 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ethan Allen Hotel, 21 Lake Avenue Extension
8/8/2018: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Hampton Inn, 81 Newtown Road
8/8/2018: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Danbury Hospital RSM, 24 Hospital Avenue
Fairfield
8/7/2018: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Whole Foods, 350 Grasmere Avenue
Monroe
8/15/2018: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Beacon Hill Evangelical Free Church, 371 Old Zoar Road
Newtown
8/5/2018: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., St. Rose of Lima School, 40 Church Hill Road
Norwalk
8/15/2018: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk, 34 Midrocks Drive
Shelton
8/10/2018: 8 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., R.D. Scinto Towers, 2 Corporate Drive
8/6/2018: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Perkin Elmer Corporation, 710 Bridgeport Avenue
Sherman
8/4/2018: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 15 Route Center
Stamford
8/4/2018: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tully Health Center, 32 Strawberry Hill Court
8/7/2018: 7:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., Reckson Building 4, 4 Landmark Square
Trumbull
8/6/2018: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Trumbull Library, 33 Quality Street
Westport
8/1/2018: 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Westport Police Department, 50 Jesup Road
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) 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 where 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.