As many gather for celebrations with family and friends, the American Red Cross urges donors to shake up their holiday traditions and plan a time to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks.
Blood and platelet donations drop more than 20% during holiday weeks, including the days around Thanksgiving. Seasonal illness and the threat of winter weather can add more concern during a time of year that is traditionally hard on the nation’s blood supply.
Give thanks and give back – now is the time to make and keep donation appointments. Book a time to give blood or platelets at RedCrossBlood.org.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Delaware County:
Delhi - Dec. 8, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Delhi Alliance Church, 16178 State Route 28;
Downsville - Dec. 15, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Downsville Fire Department, 15166 State Highway 30;
Franklin - Dec. 13, 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Franklin Fire Department, 351 Main Street;
Stamford - Dec. 12, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stamford Baptist Church, 40 Lake Street;
Walton - Dec. 14, 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Walton First Baptist Church, 55 Townsend Street.