Upcoming August Blood Drives

For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors are asked to act immediately to help save lives.

Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening this season’s emergency blood shortage. All blood types are needed, but the situation is especially dire for type O blood as the Red Cross is now limiting distributions of these blood products to hospitals. The supply of type O positive blood has now dropped below a one-day supply.

Help end this crisis and stabilize the blood supply. Book an appointment to give blood now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). 

Upcoming blood drives include:

August 12 - Catholic Church in Minneapolis (Noon to 6 PM)

August 14 - Longford Community Building (Noon to 6 PM)

August 19 - Belleville Wesleyan Church (Noon to 6 PM)

August 20 - Catholic Church in Concordia (Noon to 6 PM)

August 25 - OCCK in Concordia (9 AM to 3 PM)