Donate now to keep blood and platelets stocked when winter weather hits
Come to give in January for chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona
As National Blood Donor Month continues this January, the American Red Cross celebrates those who give blood and platelets to help save lives − especially now, as we work to ensure a stable blood supply amid the threat of icy winter weather and severe seasonal illness. Donors of all blood types – particularly type O blood donors, the most needed blood group by hospitals – and platelet donors are needed daily to meet demand.
The start of the new year is one of the most challenging times to collect enough blood products, despite the constant demand. One in 7 patients entering a hospital will need a blood transfusion – yet only 3% of the public gives blood.
Don’t wait until there’s a crisis to donate. To book a time to give blood and platelets, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
In partnership with the National Football League (NFL), those who come to give blood, platelets or plasma through Jan. 31, 2023, will be automatically entered to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona*, including access to day-of, in-stadium pre-game activities, tickets to the official Super Bowl Experience, round-trip airfare to Phoenix, three-night hotel accommodations (Feb. 10-13, 2023), plus a $500 gift card for expenses.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Jan. 19-31
Bluffton
1/19/2023: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sun City Pinckney Hall, 114 Sun City Lane
1/30/2023: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Corkern Group, 1278 May River Road
Hilton Head Island
1/24/2023: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Country Club of Hilton Head, 70 Skull Creek Drive
1/27/2023: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Correll Insurance Group -Hilton Head, 15 Bow Circle
Georgia
Bacon
Alma
1/26/2023: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 201 North Church Street
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Bryan
Richmond Hill
1/24/2023: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Richmond Hill United Methodist Church, 9050 Ford Avenue
1/25/2023: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., J.F. Gregory Park, 500 Cedar Street
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Bulloch
Statesboro
1/20/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Pittman Park United Methodist Church, 1102 Fair Road
1/27/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds, 16942 Highway 67 South
1/31/2023: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Georgia Southern University, 85 Georgia Ave
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Chatham
Bloomingdale
1/26/2023: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Faulkville Baptist Church, 144 Zeigler Road
Port Wentworth
1/30/2023: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth, 402 Pinehurst Pl
Savannah
1/19/2023: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sterling Seacrest Partners, 1001 Whitaker St., Rear Building
1/19/2023: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
1/20/2023: 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
1/21/2023: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
1/22/2023: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
1/23/2023: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
1/24/2023: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
1/25/2023: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
1/26/2023: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
1/27/2023: 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
1/28/2023: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
1/29/2023: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
1/30/2023: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
1/31/2023: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
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Liberty
Fort Stewart
1/20/2023: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fort Stewart Main Chapel, 10 Cavalry Way, Building 500
Hinesville
1/26/2023: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Grace Place Church of God in Christ, 229 W. General Screven Way, Suite P
1/30/2023: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Starbucks Coffe Company-Hinesville, 849 W. Oglethorpe Ave.
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Tattnall
Glennville
1/24/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Baptist Church Glennville, 321 West Barnard Street
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. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
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