Help maintain a diverse blood supply to meet the needs of all patients
(Syracuse, NY – Sept. 2014) The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to help ensure a stable and diverse blood supply by giving blood in honor of National Sickle Cell Awareness Month this September.
Sickle cell disease is an inherited disease that causes red blood cells to form an abnormal crescent shape. It is estimated that sickle cell disease affects as many as 100,000 people in the U.S. Many of these patients face a lifetime of blood transfusions to help reduce the risk of stroke, damage to major organs and other complications that can arise as a result of sickle cell disease.
Since blood from donors of the same ethnic background as the recipient is less likely to cause complications, the Red Cross must maintain a diverse blood supply. This is particularly important for patients like those with sickle cell disease who may require regular blood transfusions.
To help increase donations during the month of September, those who come out to donate blood or platelets throughout the month will receive a coupon by email for a free haircut at participating Sport Clips locations.
For more information or to make an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
9/2/14, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,
First United Church, 823 Franklin Park Drive, East Syracuse, NY 13057
9/6/14, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,
Marcellus Masonic Lodge, Morningstar Lodge 524 46 East Main Street, Marcellus, NY 13108
9/7/14, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM,
Raymour and Flanigan – Clay, 4000 Route 31, Liverpool, NY 13090
9/11/14, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM,
Christ Community Church, 3644 Warners Rd., Camillus, NY 13031
9/11/14, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM,
St Josephs Hospital and Health Center, 301 Prospect Ave, Syracuse, NY 13202
9/11/14, 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM,
Raymour and Flanigan, Raymour and Flanigan 3430 Erie Blvd. East, Syracuse, NY 13214
9/12/14, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,
Christian Education Building, 64 Oswego St., Baldwinsville, NY 13027
9/12/14, 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM,
St Josephs Hospital and Health Center, 301 Prospect Ave, Syracuse, NY 13202
9/13/14, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM,
Lakeshore Baptist Church, 6696 Lakeshore Rd, Cicero, NY 13039
9/13/14, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,
Jordan United Methodist Church, 63 Elbridge Street, Jordan, NY 13080
9/13/14, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM,
Pompey Community Church, 2555 Berwyn Road, Pompey, NY 13138
9/13/14, 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM,
Skaneateles Fire Department, 77 West Genesee St., Skaneateles, NY 13152
9/13/14, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,
Destiny USA, 1 Carousel Center Drive, Syracuse, NY 13290
9/14/14, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Best Buy, 3401 Erie Blvd East, De Witt, NY 13214