This spring, the American Red Cross asks donors to help defend the blood supply by giving blood or platelets now to combat a monstrous fact: only 3 out of 100 people donate blood. That’s why we’re teaming up with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures to celebrate the epic new film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and inviting donors to rise together and give blood. When donors share their strength by coming to give March 25-April 7, they’ll get an exclusive Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.
In recent weeks, the Red Cross has seen an encouraging increase in the blood supply, but blood and platelet donation appointments remain vital this month. People of all blood types – especially those with type O blood – are critical to ensuring hospital shelves can be replenished as soon as possible.
To book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Additionally, all who come to give April 8-28 will get a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Spring for details.
Here are some upcoming blood donation opportunities (listed by county) March 25-April 15
Bryan
Richmond Hill
3/26/2024: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Richmond Hill United Methodist Church, 9050 Ford Avenue
4/8/2024: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Georgia Game Changers, 8872 Ford Avenue #207
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Bryan County
Ellabell
4/12/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., ORAFOL Americas, 1100 Oracal Pkwy
Richmond Hill
3/27/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Anytime Fitness RH - Bloodmobile, 10200 Ford Ave
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Bulloch
Statesboro
3/28/2024: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., F.D. Russell Union, 1 Forest Drive
3/28/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bulloch Solutions, 841 Buckhead Drive
4/3/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Georgia Southern University Russell Union Bloodmobile, 85 Georgia Avenue
4/4/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Georgia Southern University Russell Union Bloodmobile, 85 Georgia Avenue
4/4/2024: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cardinal LG, 8373 Zell Miller Parkway
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Bulloch County
4/5/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Belle House, 380 Westside Rd
4/10/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Georgia Southern University Russell Union, 85 Georgia Ave
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Chatham
Pooler
4/5/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., First Baptist Church - Pooler, 204 US Hwy 80 W
Savannah
3/26/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
3/26/2024: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 51 Wilmington Island Rd.
3/27/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
3/28/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
3/29/2024: 9 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
3/30/2024: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
3/31/2024: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
4/2/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, 400 Airways Ave.
4/2/2024: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
4/3/2024: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
4/4/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
4/5/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds Street
4/5/2024: 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
4/6/2024: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
4/7/2024: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
4/9/2024: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
4/10/2024: 12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
4/11/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
4/12/2024: 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
4/12/2024: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Joe Marchese Construction, 1525 Dean Forest Rd. Suite 100
4/13/2024: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
4/14/2024: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
Tybee Island
4/8/2024: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Tybee Island YMCA Cafeteria, 204 5th Street
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Chatham County
Pooler
4/11/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Pooler City Hall, 100 US-80
Savannah
3/29/2024: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 310 Alice St
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Effingham
Guyton
4/10/2024: 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Living Faith Church, 3789 Noel C. Conway Rd.
Rincon
4/2/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Goshen United Methodist Church, 107 Goshen Rd
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Effingham County
Meldrim
3/29/2024: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Meldrim Baptist Church-Fellowship Hall, 280 Oconee Ave
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Liberty
Hinesville
3/28/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Liberty County Board of Commissioners, 112 N. Main Street
3/28/2024: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Legacy Home Improvement, 229 W. General Screven Way, Suite P
3/30/2024: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 1740 E Oglethorpe Hwy
4/9/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Ameris Bank, Ameris Bank, 101 W.Hendry
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Tattnall
Reidsville
4/15/2024: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Grace Pointe Church, 121 Brazell Street
Wayne
Jesup
4/15/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church Jesup, 415 East Cherry 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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