The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood in February to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollected last month. People of all blood types – especially those with type O negative blood – are encouraged to make and keep their donation appointments so hospitals can continue to ensure critical care for patients this winter.
Since the beginning of the year, hundreds of blood drives have been canceled and more than 16,000 blood donations have gone uncollected due to severe winter weather and wildfires. As February continues, so does the potential for additional weather systems to disrupt blood drives. Flu and other seasonal illnesses are spreading, which could also force more people to cancel scheduled donation appointments, compounding the impact to collecting lifesaving blood products.
Give with your whole heart this month. To book a time to give blood, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
As a thank-you, all who come to give now through Feb. 28 will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Flurry for details.
Upcoming donation opportunities
Carmel
- Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Delta Faucet, 55 E. 111th St.
- Feb. 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Delta Faucet, 55 E. 111th St.
- Feb. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: TVF, Inc., 401 W. Carmel Drive
Fishers
- Feb. 18, 2 to 6 p.m.: IU Health Saxony Hospital, 13100 E. 136th St.
- Feb. 20, 1 to 6 p.m.: Billericay Park Multi-Purpose Community Building, 12690 Promise Road
- Feb. 25, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Sun King Brewing, 9713 District N. Drive, Suite 1220
Zionsville
- Feb. 28, noon to 5 p.m.: Security Federal Savings Bank, 10880 Michigan Road
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