A concerning shortfall in blood donations last month could stress the American Red Cross blood supply. The Red Cross collected over 26,000 fewer blood donations than needed in May to meet the needs of patients. The need for blood is constant, with someone needing a blood transfusion in the U.S. every two seconds. Platelet donors are especially needed at this time. The public can help ensure continuity for patients by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now and in the weeks ahead.
In thanks for taking time to help, all who come to give blood, platelets or plasma June 1-30 will receive a $10 gift card by email to a merchant of their choice. Those who come to give throughout June will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a backyard theater package. Details for both offers can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/June. Here are area blood drives to make your donation more convenient:
Upcoming SC Blood Drive Opportunities
Bluffton
6/20/2023: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Southern Barrel Brewing Co., 375 Buckwalter Pkwy
Hilton Head Island
6/26/2023: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hilton Head Hospital, 25 Hospital Center Blvd
6/27/2023: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Country Club of Hilton Head, 70 Skull Creek Drive
Cottageville
6/29/2023: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Maple Cane Baptist Church, 21324 Augusta Hwy
Walterboro
6/19/2023: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., St Anthony's Catholic Church, 925 Jefferies Blvd
6/29/2023: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative, 292 Robertson Blvd
Upcoming GA Blood Drive Opportunities
Bulloch
Statesboro
6/21/2023: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., F.D. Russell Union Ballroom, 1 Forest Drive
6/23/2023: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Southbridge Community Church, 12376 U S Highway 301 South
6/28/2023: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., First Baptist Church, 108 North Main Street
6/29/2023: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Georgia Southern University Rusell Union Bloodmobile, 85 Georgia Avenue
6/29/2023: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bulloch Solutions, 841 Buckhead Drive
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Chatham
Savannah
6/16/2023: 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
6/17/2023: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
6/18/2023: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
6/19/2023: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
6/20/2023: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
6/21/2023: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
6/22/2023: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
6/23/2023: 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
6/23/2023: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nine Line Apparel, 450 Fort Argyle Road
6/24/2023: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
6/25/2023: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
6/26/2023: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
6/27/2023: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
6/28/2023: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds Street
6/28/2023: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
6/28/2023: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Chatham Parkway Subaru, 7 Park of Commerce Way
6/29/2023: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
6/30/2023: 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet AVE
6/30/2023: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Oaks at Habersham, 5200 Habersham Stree
6/30/2023: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Joe Marchese Construction, 1525 Dean Forest Rd. Suite 100
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Effingham
Guyton
6/21/2023: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Guyton Gymnasium, 505 Magnolia St.
Rincon
6/22/2023: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Chick-fil-A Rincon, 5438 GA-21 S.
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Liberty
Fort Stewart
6/30/2023: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Fort Stewart #624, #624 Criminal Investigation Div, 954 William Wilson Ave
Midway
6/17/2023: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Dorchester Academy and Museum, 8787 E. Oglethorpe Hwy
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McIntosh
Darien
6/27/2023: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Glory Worship Center, 14760 Ridge Road/ HWY 99
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Tattnall
Reidsville
6/19/2023: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Grace Pointe Church, 121 Brazell Street
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