When was the last time you donated blood? If you are able, now might be a good time to consider helping out.
The American Red Cross says it has a critical shortage of type O blood.
According to a statement from the Red Cross, there is less than a two-day supply of type O blood available for emergency rooms. Type O positive blood is the most transfused blood type and is also critical in trauma situations.
“All blood types are urgently needed, but we’re facing a critical shortage of type O blood – the blood group most needed by hospitals,” said Cliff Numark, senior vice president, Red Cross Blood Services.
Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are asked to make an appointment to donate using the Blood Donor App, at Blood Donor App or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
In thanks, all those who come to donate blood and platelets with the Red Cross May 1 through June 10, 2019, will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities May 14-June 8:
Clinton
Ovid
5/23/2019: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Ovid VFW-Lions Club, 214 S. Main Street
St Johns
5/23/2019: 12 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., Duplain Church of Christ, 5565 E Colony Rd
6/3/2019: 11:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 1108 N US 27
6/4/2019: 1 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., St. Peter Lutheran Church, 8990 Church Rd
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Eaton
Grand Ledge
5/28/2019: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Dart Bank, 1020 Charlevoix Dr
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Ingham
Haslett
5/17/2019: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Haslett Community Church, 1427 Haslett Road
Lansing
5/22/2019: 9 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Radisson Hotel, 111 North Grand Ave
East Lansing
5/24/2019: 12:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3383 Lake Lansing Road
Lansing
5/24/2019: 9 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Lansing Blood Donation Center, 1729 E Saginaw
5/25/2019: 8:15 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lansing Blood Donation Center, 1729 E Saginaw
5/28/2019: 11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., McLaren-Greater Lansing, 401 Greenlawn
Okemos
5/29/2019: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Okemos Community Church, 4734 Okemos Road
Lansing
6/3/2019: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Lansing Blood Donation Center, 1729 E Saginaw
East Lansing
6/4/2019: 9 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Fifth Third Bank Building, 2501 Coolidge
Lansing
6/4/2019: 9 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Capitol Commons Center, 400 S. Pine
6/5/2019: 1 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Lansing Blood Donation Center, 1729 E Saginaw
Williamston
6/5/2019: 1 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., St. Mary Catholic Church, 157 High Street
Mason
6/6/2019: 10:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., St. James Catholic Church, 1010 S. Lansing Street
Lansing
6/8/2019: 8:15 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lansing Blood Donation Center, 1729 E Saginaw
