Give bloodThe American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients now and throughout the summer.

Blood donations often decline in the summer months, especially around summer holidays when donors are less available to give. The need for blood doesn’t decrease, though – every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires blood or platelets. In fact, a recent survey of Red Cross blood and platelet donors showed that nearly half knew someone who needed blood or they needed blood themselves.

“Donating blood helps save lives and can affect people you know and work alongside every day,” said Scott Nethery, whose 7-year- old daughter Audrey requires frequent transfusions. Audrey was born with Diamond Blackfan anemia, a rare condition where her body doesn’t make enough red blood cells. “I am so appreciative of the individuals whose blood is within my daughter at this very moment. Without
blood, my little angel would not be with us today.”

Donors of all blood types are needed now. Schedule an appointment to give 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 – American Red Cross Blood Donation Centers:

Liverpool Blood Donation Center

7359 Oswego Rd.

Liverpool, NY 13090

Monday & Wednesday 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Thursday-Sunday: 7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Cayuga

Fair Haven

7/7/2016: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., OConnors Pub, 559 Main St.

King Ferry

7/14/2016: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., King Ferry Presbyterian Church, 8813 State Route 90

Moravia

7/2/2016: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Clifford E. Galbraith Memorial VFW, PO BOX 547, Grove Street Ext.

Weedsport

7/7/2016: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Weedsport Presbyterian Church, Seneca St.

Cortland

Cincinnatus

7/11/2016: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Baptist Church of Cincinnatus, 2608 Baptist Ave.

Cortland

7/15/2016: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Cortland Regional Medical Center, 134 Homer Ave.

Madison

Chittenango

7/14/2016: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Chittenango Library, 101 Falls Blvd.

De Ruyter

7/15/2016: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., American Legion, Seminary St.

Hamilton

7/6/2016: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Colgate University Hamilton, Student Activities Building- Hall

of Presidents

Munnsville

7/8/2016: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Munnsville Fire Department, 5210 S Main St.

Oneida

7/14/2016: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., The Gorman Foundation, 1081 Northside Shopping Center

Onondaga

Baldwinsville

7/12/2016: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Van Buren Elementary, 14 Ford St.

7/12/2016: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., St Elizabeth Ann Seton, 3494 State Route 31

7/13/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Ray Middle School, 7650 VanBuren Rd.

East Syracuse

7/5/2016: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., First United Church, 823 Franklin Park Dr.

7/11/2016: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., East Syracuse Free Library, 4990 James St.

7/14/2016: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 5000 Brittonfield Parkway, 5000 Brittonfield Parkway

Manlius

7/9/2016: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., First Baptist Church, 408 Pleasant St.

Skaneateles

7/9/2016: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Skaneateles Fire Department, 77 West Genesee St.

7/15/2016: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Borodino Fire Department, 2500 Nunnery Rd

Syracuse

7/1/2016: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Destiny USA, 9090 Destiny USA Dr.

7/1/2016: 2:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., Destiny USA, 9090 Destiny USA Dr.

7/2/2016: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Destiny USA, 9090 Destiny USA Dr.

7/2/2016: 2:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., Destiny USA, 9090 Destiny USA Dr.

7/3/2016: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Destiny USA, 9090 Destiny USA Dr.

7/3/2016: 2:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., Destiny USA, 9090 Destiny USA Dr.

7/4/2016: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Destiny USA, 9090 Destiny USA Dr.

7/8/2016: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 800 Irving Ave.

7/8/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., St Josephs Hospital and Health Center, 301 Prospect Ave.

7/8/2016: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Vera House, 6181 Thompson Rd., Suite 100

7/11/2016: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Drumlins, 800 Nottingham Rd.

7/12/2016: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Raymour and Flanigan, 3430 Erie Blvd. East

7/13/2016: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., SU Schine Student Center, Waverly Ave.

Oswego

Constantia

7/13/2016: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Constantia VFW, 1560 NYS Rte. 49

Fulton

7/6/2016: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Believers Chapel, 614 South 4th St. (Route 481)

Oswego

7/13/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Oswego American Legion, 69 W. Bridge St. St.

Pulaski

7/12/2016: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Felix Schoeller North America, 179 County Rt 2A

Sandy Creek

7/11/2016: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Sandy Creek United Methodist Church, 2031 Harwood Dr.

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 (16 with parental consent in some states), 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 donors can now 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, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

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.

By martha

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