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Blood Donors Urged To Help Restock Red Cross Shelves

Last updated on Monday, March 19, 2018

(UNDATED) - Though spring has officially arrived, the American Red Cross blood supply is still recovering from severe winter storms in March. Donors of all blood types are urged to roll up a sleeve and help save lives.

Winter weather in parts of the country forced more than 270 blood drives to cancel, resulting in over 9,500 uncollected blood and platelet donations in the first two weeks of March. No matter the weather, the need for blood to help cancer patients, those undergoing surgeries, trauma patients and others remains.

Volunteer blood donors from across the country are needed to help ensure lifesaving blood products are available for patients this spring. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800- 733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities March 20 to April 14:

Delaware County

Albany

• 4/5/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Albany Elementary School, 700 West State Street

Muncie

• 3/20/2018: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Delta High School, 3400 E State Road 28
• 3/21/2018: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., YMCA Northwest, 3500 N. Chadam Lane

Madison County

Anderson

• 4/3/2018: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Lowes Warehouse, 3335 S Scatterfield Road
• 4/5/2018: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Anderson University, 1526 University Blvd.
• 4/13/2018: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Hoosier Park, 4500 Dan Patch Circle

Pendleton

• 3/26/2018: 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Fall Creek Christian Church, 1102 W 700 S

Marion County

Indianapolis

• 3/22/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Salesforce Tower, 111 Monument Circle
• 3/27/2018: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Belcan, 5420 W. Southern Ave #400
• 3/29/2018: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., IU Health University Hospital, 550 University Blvd
• 4/4/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road
• 4/7/2018: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 East 21st Street
• 4/12/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., IUPUI - Taylor Courtyard, 801 West Michigan Street

Putnam County

Greencastle

• 4/10/2018: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Student Union Building, 313 S Locust

Bartholomew County

Columbus

• 3/30/2018: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., CSA - New Tech Campus - Donner Center, 739 22nd Street
• 4/14/2018: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., First Baptist Church, 3300 Fairlawn Drive

Decatur County

Greensburg

• 3/26/2018: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Walmart, 710 E. Freeland Rd.

Greene County

Linton

• 3/30/2018: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Linton Public Library, 95 SE 1st St

Jennings County

North Vernon

• 3/20/2018: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 515 Buckeye Street
• 4/9/2018: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Hayden Elementary School, 55 S. County Road 685 W.

Johnson County

Greenwood

• 4/2/2018: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Walmart Greenwood, 1133 N. Emerson Rd

Martin County

Loogootee

• 4/5/2018: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Loogootee High School, 201 Brooks Avenue

Shoals

• 4/4/2018: 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Shoals Junior-Senior High School, 7900 U.S. Hwy 50

Monroe County

Bloomington

• 3/21/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bloomington Blood Donation Center, 1600 W. 3rd St.
• 3/22/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bloomington Blood Donation Center, 1600 W. 3rd St.
• 3/23/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bloomington Blood Donation Center, 1600 W. 3rd St.
• 3/24/2018: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Bloomington Blood Donation Center, 1600 W. 3rd St.
• 3/26/2018: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Indiana University Sigma Chi, 601 East 7th Street
• 3/28/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bloomington Blood Donation Center, 1600 W. 3rd St.
• 3/29/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bloomington Blood Donation Center, 1600 W. 3rd St.
• 3/30/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bloomington Blood Donation Center, 1600 W. 3rd St.
• 3/31/2018: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Bloomington Blood Donation Center, 1600 W. 3rd St.
• 4/4/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bloomington Blood Donation Center, 1600 W. 3rd St.
• 4/5/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bloomington Blood Donation Center, 1600 W. 3rd St.
• 4/6/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bloomington Blood Donation Center, 1600 W. 3rd St.
• 4/7/2018: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Bloomington Blood Donation Center, 1600 W. 3rd St.
• 4/7/2018: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., City of Bloomington, 401 N. Morton, Suite 210
• 4/11/2018: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Indiana University Memorial Union Building, 900 East 7th Street, Indiana Memorial Union
• Building
• 4/11/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bloomington Blood Donation Center, 1600 W. 3rd St.
• 4/12/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bloomington Blood Donation Center, 1600 W. 3rd St.
• 4/13/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bloomington Blood Donation Center, 1600 W. 3rd St.
• 4/14/2018: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Bloomington Blood Donation Center, 1600 W. 3rd St.

Ellettsville

• 4/10/2018: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Edgewood High School, 601 South Edgewood

Owen County

Gosport

• 4/2/2018: 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Gosport Elementary School, 201 9th Street
• Spencer
• 3/23/2018: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Owen County Family YMCA, 1111 W. State Highway 46
• 4/3/2018: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Owen Valley High School, 622 W. Hwy 46

Shelby County

Shelbyville

• 3/24/2018: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Walker Place, 2216 N. Riley Hwy

Vigo County

Terre Haute

• 4/13/2018: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Indiana State University - Arena, 5th and Chestnut

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.

Volunteers needed

Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross is to become a volunteer transportation specialist and deliver lifesaving blood products to local area hospitals. Volunteer transportation specialists play a very important role in ensuring an ample blood supply for patients in need by transporting blood and blood products. For more information and to apply for a volunteer transportation specialist position, visit rdcrss.org/driver.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for- profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit RedCross.org or
CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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