The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to give something that means something this holiday season – a lifesaving blood donation.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities include:
• Dec. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Rose Ambulatory and Surgery Center, 3515 Broadway Ave., Great Bend.
• Dec. 15 - 2-7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 110 W. 2nd St., Ellinwood.
• Dec. 8, 2-6 p.m. at the Edwards County Fair Building, 1305 S. Niles, Kinsley.
Blood donations often decline this time of year when donors get busy with holiday festivities and travel. Severe winter weather and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, can also have a serious impact on blood donations, but the need for blood remains steady. On average, the Red Cross must collect 15,000 blood products every day for patients across the country.
Eligible donors with all types are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).