The American Red Cross recently issued a national blood appeal, but the severe storms in the Midwest and mid-Atlantic areas may severely impact the ability to build the blood inventory back up to sufficient levels in many locations.
Power outages, fallen trees and other storm impacts mean that blood donors have been unable to get to blood donation centers and blood drives. Dozens of Red Cross blood drives have been cancelled, resulting in the shortfall of nearly 1,700 units of blood and platelets.
The Red Cross is calling on all eligible blood donors – now more than ever – to roll up a sleeve and give as soon as possible. All blood types are needed, but especially O positive, O negative, B negative and A negative in order to meet patient demand this summer.
Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities
7/13/12 |
2:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
Wal-Mart | 2111 N Jackson St | Tullahoma |
7/23/12 |
2:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
Manchester Recreation Complex | 557 N. Woodland Street | Manchester |
7/27/12 |
12:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
Direct TV Tullahoma | 341 West Grundy St | Tullahoma |
Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. 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 permission 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.