As World Blood Donor Day approaches on June 14, the American Red Cross stresses that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to combat a drastic shortfall in donations over the last several weeks. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets.
Record-breaking summer travel and severe weather conditions are expected to persist all season long, which may prevent donors from being able to give. When fewer people donate, less blood is available for hospital patients. Make a blood or platelet donation a priority this summer. Book a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
World Blood Donor Day
June 14 is World Blood Donor Day, a day meant to raise awareness of the need for a safe, diverse and stable blood supply, and to recognize volunteer blood donors. This is the perfect time to give, especially for those who haven’t given in a while, or who have never given before.
Those who come to give June 10-30, 2024, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/DoGood for details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities June 10-30
Crook
Prineville
6/21/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., First Baptist Church, 450 SE Fairview Dr
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Deschutes
Bend
6/10/2024-6/30/24: Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110. See times and dates are RedCrossBlood.org
6/11/2024: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Red Oak Square, 1230 NE 3rd St
6/13/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 815 SW Bond St
6/18/2024: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Bend Factory Stores, 61334 S. Highway 97, Suite 180
6/19/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., St Charles Medical Center Bend, 2500 NE Neff Road
6/20/2024: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Fieldhouse, 401 SE Roosevelt Ave
6/20/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., LDS – Mtn View Ward, 1260 NE Thompson
6/20/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Red Cross, 815 SW Bond St
6/21/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2450 NE 27th St.
6/28/2024: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road
Redmond
6/12/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Mountain View Fellowship Redmond, 1475 SW 35th St
6/13/2024: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., St Thomas Catholic Church, 1720 NW 19th St
6/14/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Mountain View Fellowship Redmond, 1475 SW 35th St
6/17/2024: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Grange 812, 707 SW Kalama
6/18/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Coastal Farm and Ranch Redmond, 3141 S Hwy 97
6/28/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Journey Church Redmond, 3732 SW 21st Pl
Sisters
6/21/2024: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sisters Athletic Club, 1001 Desperado Trail
Sunriver
6/18/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunriver Christian Fellowship, 18139 Cottonwood Rd
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Douglas
Drain
6/28/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Drain Church of Christ, 401 2nd Street
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Harney
Burns
6/10/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Harney County Community Center, 484 N Broadway
6/11/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Harney County Community Center, 484 N Broadway
6/12/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Harney County Community Center, 484 N Broadway
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Jefferson
Madras
6/17/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bright Wood Main Office, 335 NW Hess Street, P.O. Box 828
6/19/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Patricks Church, 341 SW J St
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.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
