National blood crisis persists

Donors needed right now to help protect patient care

The American Red Cross continues to urge donors of all blood types to act now and make an appointment to give blood or platelets amid the ongoing national blood crisis. Just three additional donors at every blood drive could help further stabilize the blood supply and ensure patients continue receiving lifesaving care.

Since issuing only the second blood crisis in Red Cross history in late July, thousands of generous donors have stepped up to help save lives. At the same time, the blood supply remains under severe pressure, just as many communities transition to back-to-school schedules and people enjoy final summer plans. When fewer donors are available to give, the impact on available lifesaving blood products can be significant – especially when the blood supply is already facing a four-year summer low.

Keep up the momentum and help reverse the blood crisis. Book an appointment to give blood now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Those who are unable to donate can still make an impact by encouraging eligible friends, family members and colleagues to give blood.

As a thank-you, all who come to give through Aug. 31 will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/August.

Upcoming Donation Opportunities

Carmel

• Aug. 27 from noon to 5 p.m. at Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000 E. 151^st St.

Fishers

• Aug. Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hub & Spoke, 8100 E. 106^th St.
• 20 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Billericay Park Multi-Purpose Community Building, 12690 Promise Road
• Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sun King Brewing, 9713 District North Drive, Suite 1220

Noblesville

• Aug. 19, 20, 26, 27 from noon to 6:45 p.m. at the Noblesville Blood Donation Center, 14765 Hazel Dell Crossing, Suite 700
• Aug. 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Noblesville Blood Donation Center

Fortville

• Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Vernon Township Fire Department, 602 Vitality Drive

Lapel

• Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ford Street United Methodist Church, 925 Ford St.