The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to help curb a drop in donor turnout this fall. Donors of all blood types are asked to book a time to donate at a Red Cross blood donation center or community blood drive to help give hospitals the tools they need to care for patients ahead of the holidays.
To say thank you, all who come to give Oct. 27 to Nov. 16 will get $20 in e-gift cards to a choice of merchant, plus automatic entry for a chance to win one of three $5,000 prizes. Go to RedCrossBlood.org/Harvest.
Don’t wait. Schedule a time to give blood by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Enhance community health
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Understanding one’s own health is the foundation for helping prevent chronic illness and saving lives. Blood donations can be a part of that journey. To help empower and educate our blood donors, in November, successful donations will get free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes. (One test result in 12-month period; do not fast before donating).
Upcoming donation opportunities
Fishers
Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at imi (Irving Materials), 10500 Kincaid Drive