Build the blood supply: Give blood or platelets now with Red Cross
EAU CLAIRE — Late May signals the beginning of a busy time for celebrations and summer holidays. The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now before calendars start to fill up. Donors of all blood types – especially those giving type O blood and donors giving platelets – are vital to people counting on blood products for critical medical procedures.
Every single donation can help keep the blood supply as stable as possible during a busy time of year when many regular donors may be unable to give. 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 has teamed up with Tetris, creators of the iconic, best-selling video game, to celebrate their 40th anniversary and build the blood supply for patients in need. In commemoration, all who come to give May 20-June 9, 2024, will get an exclusive Tetris® + Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to New York to meet Tetris creator, Alexey Pajitnov. See RedCrossBlood.org/Tetris for details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Menomonie: 5/24/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Menomonie Leisure Services Center, 1412 6th St E
5/28/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Phillips Medisize Menomonie, 428 Technology Drive
6/6/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 910 Wilson Ave
6/7/2024: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road
6/18/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church Menomonie, 1306 Wilcox St.
Ridgeland: 6/5/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Ridgeland Community Center, 200 Diamond St S
Baldwin: 6/6/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., O’Connell Family Funeral Home Baldwin, 1010 Newton Street
New Richmond: 5/23/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church New Richmond, 365 W River Dr.
6/13/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., New Richmond Church of Christ, 1491 Co Rd A
Roberts: 6/13/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Cross Lutheran Church, 1246 Cty Rd TT
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
