INDIANA, March 25, 2024 — This spring, the American Red Cross asks donors to help defend the blood supply by giving blood or platelets now to combat a monstrous fact: only 3 out of 100 people donate blood.
That’s why we’re teaming up with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures to celebrate the epic new film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and inviting donors to rise together and give blood.
When donors share their strength by coming to give March 25-April 7, they’ll get an exclusive Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. (Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/GXK.*)
In recent weeks, the Red Cross has seen an encouraging increase in the blood supply, but blood and platelet donation appointments remain vital this month.
People of all blood types – especially those with type O blood – are critical to ensuring hospital shelves can be replenished as soon as possible.
To book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Additionally, all who come to give April 8-28 will get a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Spring for details.
WILLIAMS COUNTY
BRYAN – 3/28/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, 903 Center Street; 4/11/2024: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus Bryan, 1216 Buffalo Road; 4/16/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Community Office Building, 1425 East High Street
EDON – 4/17/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Edon Northwest School, 802 West Indiana Street
MONTPELIER – 4/2/2024: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Parkview Montpelier Hospital, 909 E Snyder Avenue
4/3/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Williams Soil & Water Conservation District, 11246 State Rt 15
4/18/2024: 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Montpelier Public Library, 216 E Main Street
PIONEER – 4/12/2024: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Pioneer Community Center, 100 North Elm Street
STRYKER – 4/5/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., First Lutheran Church – Stryker, 701 South Defiance Street
WEST UNITY – 4/24/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hilltop High School, 1401 W. Jackson Street
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, 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.
Amplify your impact − volunteer!
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives.
Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check-in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.
Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.