…when donors come to give blood or platelets with Red Cross ahead of busy holiday weeks
As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays.
From a record number of people expected to travel to seasonal illnesses and the potential for hazardous winter weather, it can be difficult for the Red Cross to collect enough blood for patients during the winter months. When donors come to give the gift of a blood or platelet donation in December, the Red Cross will say thank you with several exciting opportunities:
- Thanks to Prime Video and their new film Candy Cane Lane, featuring an all-star cast, including Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross, and directed by Reginald Hudlin, those who come to give blood, platelets or AB Elite plasma Dec. 1-31, 2023, will automatically be entered for a chance to win a $1,000 Amazon.com Gift Card and a 65-inch Omni QLED Series Amazon Fire TV. Details available at RedCrossBlood.org/Amazon.
- Those who come to give blood, platelets or AB Elite plasma Dec. 1 through 17, 2023, will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. Details available at RedCrossBlood.org/Amazon.
- Those who come to give blood, platelets or AB Elite plasma Dec. 18 through Jan. 5 will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last.
Madison
Canastota
- 12/14/2023: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Canastota Veterans of Foreign Wars, 3835 Canal Rd
Cazenovia
- 12/7/2023: 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 27 Albany St.
- 12/21/2023: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 27 Albany St.
Chittenango
- 12/13/2023: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Chittenango Parks and Rec Bldg, 707 Legion Drive
- 12/14/2023: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., St Patrick’s Church, 1341 Murray Dr.
Oneida
- 12/8/2023: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., St Paul’s United Methodist Church, 551 Sayles St.
- 12/22/2023: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Oneida Rec Center, 217 Cedar Street
- 12/26/2023: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., St Paul’s United Methodist Church, 551 Sayles St.
- 12/29/2023: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Oneida Health, 321 Genesee St.
Oneida County
Rome
- 12/8/2023: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., St John’s Lutheran Church, 502 West Chestnut Street
- 12/14/2023: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., DFAS, 150 Electronic Parkway
- 12/21/2023: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rome Health, 1500 North James Street
- 12/22/2023: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., St John’s Lutheran Church, 502 West Chestnut Street
- 12/27/2023: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Rome VFW Post 2246, 315 N Washington St
Sherrill
- 12/12/2023: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Sherrill Community Activity Center, 139 East Hamilton Avenue
Making and keeping appointments throughout the month can help safeguard the national blood supply into the new year. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).