As World Blood Donor Day approaches on June 14, the American Red Cross has reported blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to combat a drastic shortfall in donations over the last several weeks.
Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets, according to the American Red Cross Central and Southern Ohio Region.
Summer travel and severe weather conditions are expected to persist all season long, which may prevent donors from being able to give. When fewer people donate, less blood is available for hospital patients, the Red Cross said.
“Make a blood or platelet donation a priority this summer. Book a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App,” the Red Cross said in an emailed press release.
June 14 is World Blood Donor Day, a day meant to raise awareness of the need for a safe, diverse and stable blood supply, and to recognize volunteer blood donors.
“This is the perfect time to give, especially for those who haven’t given in a while, or who have never given before. Those who come to give between June 10 and June 30 will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice,” the Red Cross said.
See RedCrossBlood.org/DoGood for details.
The Red Cross announced donation opportunities between June 10-30 at the following dates, times and locations.
Crawford County
Bucyrus
6/13/2024: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., YMCA, 1655 E. Southern Ave.
6/28/2024: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Timken, 2325 E Mansfield St.
Galion
6/11/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Galion Alliance Church, 430 Portland Way N.
6/12/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Galion Community Hospital, 269 Portland Way S.
6/28/2024: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Galion Public Library, 123 N Market St.
New Washington
6/17/2024: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 110 South Kibler St.
Knox County
Centerburg
6/18/2024: 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Centerburg Church of Christ, 3830 Columbus Road
Danville
6/11/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Saint Luke Community Center, 7 W Rambo St.
Gambier
6/11/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Community Christian Fellowship, 23436 New Castle Road
Mount Vernon
6/12/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Mt. Vernon Developmental Center, 1250 Vernonview Drive
6/20/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Moose Lodge, 417 W. High St.
6/20/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Knox Community Hospital, 1330 Coshocton Ave.
6/21/2024: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Board of Elections, 104 East Sugar St.
6/24/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Grand Hotel, 12 Public Square
6/27/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, 201 N Mulberry St.
6/28/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., The Glenn A. Gallagher Centre, 1451 Gambier Road
Richland County
Mansfield
6/12/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Richland Mall RSMO, 2209 Richland Mall
6/14/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., YMCA, 750 Scholl Road
6/14/2024: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., VFW Post 3494, 853 Ashland Road
6/14/2024: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Richland Mall RSMO, 2209 Richland Mall
6/17/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Richland Mall RSMO, 2209 Richland Mall
6/18/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Crossroads Ontario Campus, 636 Lexington-Springmill Road South
6/19/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Richland Mall RSMO, 2209 Richland Mall
6/21/2024: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, 335 Glessner Ave.
6/24/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Richland Mall RSMO, 2209 Richland Mall
6/26/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Baker’s Collision Repair Specialists, 595 Fifth Ave.
6/26/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Richland Mall RSMO, 2209 Richland Mall
6/27/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hope Lutheran Church, 2010 Park Ave W.
6/28/2024: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Richland Mall RSMO, 2209 Richland Mall
Shelby
6/12/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., OhioHealth, 199 West Main St.
Shiloh
6/19/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Planktown Country Market, 1921 Free Road
