As the arrival of spring brings increased travel and holiday celebrations, the American Red Cross is urging individuals to donate blood or platelets to help maintain a stable supply for patients in need. The call comes after a difficult winter, during which severe weather conditions led to the loss of tens of thousands of blood donations.
With no substitute for blood and a shelf life of just 42 days, donations are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet demand. Type O donors and platelet donors are especially needed.
To encourage participation, the Red Cross offers incentives throughout April:
All donors will be entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards.
Those who donate between April 1 and 13 will receive a $15 Amazon.com gift card via email.
Donors between April 14-30 will receive an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.
Appointments can be scheduled by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS, or using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Blood Donation Opportunities (April 1-16) in Delaware County
• Hancock – April 7, 1 - 6 p.m. | Hancock Fire House, 24501 State Highway 97
• Sidney Center – April 1, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES, 270 BOCES Drive, Route 206
• Stamford – April 7, 1 - 6 p.m. | Stamford Baptist Church, 40 Lake Street
For full details on promotions and eligibility, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Hope
