As many gather for holiday celebrations with family and friends, the American Red Cross urges donors to shake up their holiday traditions and plan a time to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks.
Blood and platelet donations tend to drop more than 20% during holiday weeks. Seasonal illness and the threat of winter weather can add more concern during a time of year that is traditionally hard on the nation’s blood supply.
Give thanks and give back – now is the time to make and keep donation appointments. Book a time to give blood or platelets at RedCrossBlood.org.
Crawford County has two opportunities to donate.
Palestine High School, 102 North Main Street in Palestine, will host a blood drive on Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 1:30-6 p.m.
The Robinson Community Center, 300 South Lincoln, will host a blood drive on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 12:30-5:30 p.m.
To make an appointment people can go to redcrossblood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor app, or call 1-800-Red Cross and enter/mention sponsor code JOYFMBOOST.
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