Did you know about 62% of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood? But, only about 3% does. By making an appointment to help save lives with the American Red Cross in August, donors can pump up the blood supply and keep it from falling to shortage levels. Platelet donors are especially needed now.
As a thank-you, all who come to give Aug. 1-31 will be automatically entered for a chance to win gas for a year, a $6,000 value. There will be three lucky winners. Everyone who comes to give blood in August will also receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.* Donors can schedule an appointment to give using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 8-31:
Appling
Baxley
8/16/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Appling County Community, Baxley First Baptist Church, 15 North Main Street
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Bryan
Pembroke
8/11/2022: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Pembroke United Methodist Church, 102 North College Street
Richmond Hill
8/24/2022: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., J.F. Gregory Park, 500 Cedar Street
8/27/2022: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Bryan County NAACP, 7446 US Highway 17S
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Bulloch
Statesboro
8/10/2022: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., F.D. Russell Union, 1 Forest Drive
8/19/2022: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Eastern Heights Baptist Church, 23805 Highway 80 East
8/26/2022: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Southbridge Community Church, 12376 U S Highway 301 South
8/31/2022: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Ogeechee Technical College, 1 Joe Kennedy Boulevard
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Chatham
Pooler
8/18/2022: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., YMCA West Chatham, 165 Isaac G. LaRoche Drive
Savannah
8/10/2022: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., South University, 709 Mall Blvd
8/10/2022: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/11/2022: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/11/2022: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Asbury Memorial Church, 1008 East Henry Street
8/12/2022: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., St. Joseph's Hospital, 11705 Mercy Boulevard
8/12/2022: 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/13/2022: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/14/2022: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/15/2022: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/16/2022: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/17/2022: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Compassion Christian Church Downtown Campus, 611 W. Jones St.
8/17/2022: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/18/2022: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/19/2022: 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/20/2022: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/21/2022: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/22/2022: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/23/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, 400 Airways Ave.
8/23/2022: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/24/2022: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/25/2022: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/26/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Nine Line Apparel, 450 Fort Argyle Road
8/26/2022: 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/27/2022: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/28/2022: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/29/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Skidaway Island United Methodist, 54 Diamond Causeway
8/29/2022: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/30/2022: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Tiger Arena, 3219 College Street
8/30/2022: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/31/2022: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/31/2022: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Grand Lake Club, 815 southbridge blvd
8/8/2022: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
8/9/2022: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
Tybee Island
8/8/2022: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Tybee Island YMCA Cafeteria, 204 5th Street
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Effingham
Guyton
8/17/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Guyton Gymnasium, 505 Magnolia St.
Rincon
8/11/2022: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Effingham YMCA, 1224 Patriot Drive
8/9/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Goshen United Methodist Church, 107 Goshen Rd
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Liberty
Hinesville
8/9/2022: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Connection Church, 116 Patriot's Trail
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Tattnall
Reidsville
8/15/2022: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Reidsville United Methodist Church, 121 Brazell Street
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