There are several blood drives scheduled for the area, and the American Red Cross could use your help. June’s donations were down by 12 percent, and donations are desperately needed to prevent a blood shortage this summer, according to information from Cally Edwards, regional communications director for the American Red Cross Eastern North Carolina.
Following is a list of upcoming blood drives in the four-county area:
Vance
Thursday, July 21
- 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.,Raleigh Road Baptist Church, 3892 Raleigh Rd., Henderson
- 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Kerr Lake Country Club, 600 Hedrick Rd., Henderson
Granville
Friday, July 22
- 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Creedmoor United Methodist Church, 214 Park Ave., Creedmoor
Warren
Friday, July 22
- 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Norlina Fire Department, 102 Center St., Norlina
Franklin
Saturday, July 23
- 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Maple Springs Baptist Church, 1938 NC Hwy 56 E, Louisburg
There are several ways to register to give blood, Edwards said in a press release. Donors can download the American Red Cross Blood Donor app, visit http://RedCrossBlood.org or call 1.800.REDCROSS (800.733.2767).
Save time at the appointment by completing the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online. Before you arrive. Visit
https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/manage-my-donations/rapidpass.html
or use the blood donor app to complete the pre-donation checklist.
Individuals who donate blood during the month of July are entered into a chance to win a Shark Week merchandise package, thanks to a partnership with Discovery. The package includes a beach bike, smokeless portable fire pit, paddle board, kayak and a $500 gift card to put toward additional accessories.
All donors who come in between July 21-24 get a Shark Week t-shirt while supplies last, she said.