Blood donations needed as cancer patients resume care after challenging year
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (June 1, 2021) – The American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have teamed up this June to encourage people across the country to Give Blood to Give Time and help ensure loved ones have the strength and support they need as they undergo cancer treatment.
According to the American Cancer Society, many patient visits and procedures were forced to delay or cancel early in the pandemic to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19. With procedures resuming, blood donations are critical for cancer treatments. Unfortunately, the Red Cross is seeing fewer blood and platelet donors give as the nation begins to climb out of this pandemic. This downturn comes at a time when the Red Cross continues to see strong demand for blood products including platelets by hospitals, causing concern for the sufficiency of the blood supply this month and throughout the summer.
The Red Cross currently has an emergency need for eligible donors in the <CITY> area to make an appointment now to give platelets to ensure critical patient needs are met. Platelets, the clotting portion of blood primarily given to cancer patients during treatment, must be transfused within five days of donation and, therefore, are always in great demand.
“Many cancer patients, especially those going through chemotherapy, will have a need for blood products during treatment,” said Dr. Baia Lasky, medical director for the Red Cross. “When someone donates blood or platelets, they may not only help prevent life-threatening bleeding that can cause stroke or relieve some symptoms, like shortness of breath and headaches, but also give patients and their families the time and hope they need to fight back.”
Some types of chemotherapy can damage bone marrow, reducing red blood cell and platelet production. Other times, the cancer itself or surgical procedures cause the need for blood products. About six blood products are needed every minute to help someone going through cancer treatment. Yet only 3% of people in the U.S. give blood. It is vital that more people donate blood and platelets regularly to meet that need.
To schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment, visit GiveBloodToGiveTime.org. As a special thank-you, those who come to donate through June 13 will receive a limited-edition Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.
“The need for blood in cancer treatments is an important and untold story,” said Howard Byck, senior vice president of corporate and sports alliances, American Cancer Society. “The American Cancer Society is excited to be working with the Red Cross on Give Blood to Give Time. Through this partnership, we want people to know there are multiple ways they can help and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.”
Cancer takes so much, but you can help
In August 2016, Myel Bowers-Smith received an unexpected and life-changing medical diagnosis. What she thought was an infection from a mosquito bite was actually stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer. The cancer was a very rare and aggressive breast carcinoma that spread from her breast to her lymph nodes on the left side of her body. “I just knew something wasn’t right with my body,” she said.
Bowers-Smith was determined to keep a positive attitude even when her treatments left her feeling sick for days at a time, unable to eat and extremely fatigued. “I received five different chemotherapy treatments and steroids. I also received multiple plasma and platelet transfusions. I would be in the hospital bed for hours receiving treatments,” she said.
After months of treatment, Bowers-Smith was told her cancer was in remission in February 2017. “I was more than excited because I survived. I won, and it was time to get my life back! This couldn’t defeat me,” she said.
Bowers-Smith recognizes the role of blood products in her recovery and now encourages others to give. “Everyone needs someone, and this is your time to help someone who needs your blood or platelets. Be a blessing,” she said. “Eligible donors, you have something good – which is your blood. A pint of blood can help save lives, and you never know if you or someone you love would need donated blood or platelet products.”
Health insights for donors
The Red Cross is testing blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies through July 24. The test may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether they developed symptoms. Testing may also identify the presence of antibodies developed after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. The Red Cross is not testing donors to diagnose illness, referred to as a diagnostic test. To protect the health and safety of Red Cross staff and donors, it is important that individuals who do not feel well or believe they may be ill with COVID-19 postpone donation.
At a time when health information has never been more important, the Red Cross is also screening all blood, platelet and plasma donations from self-identified African American donors for the sickle cell trait. This additional screening will provide Black donors with an additional health insight and help the Red Cross identify compatible blood types more quickly to help patients with sickle cell disease. Blood transfusion is an essential treatment for those with sickle cell disease, and blood donations from individuals of the same race, ethnicity and blood type have a unique ability to help patients fighting sickle cell disease.
Donors can expect to receive antibody test and sickle cell trait screening results, if applicable, within one to two weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App and the online donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org.
Blood drive safety
The Red Cross has updated its pandemic safety protocols in alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Fully vaccinated individuals, including staff and donors, no longer need to wear masks or socially distance. Unvaccinated individuals continue to be required to wear masks and socially distance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
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Christian
Moweaqua
6/10/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 125 East South
Taylorville
6/7/2021: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Crossroads Apostolic Ministries, 107 S Pershing Ave
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Clay
Xenia
6/8/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Daggs Auction Company, 230 CO Hwy 16
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Clinton
Breese
6/4/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Breese Fire Department, 50 N Germantown Road
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Coles
Charleston
6/7/2021: 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., East Harrison Street Church of God, 17996 Harrison St. Rd
6/9/2021: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Lantz Gym, 600 Lincoln Avenue
6/10/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Unique Suites Hotel, 920 West Lincoln Ave
Mattoon
6/8/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., KC Summers/GMC bldg, 1913 Charleston Ave
6/9/2021: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., YMCA, 221 North 16th Street
6/10/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Apostolic Life Center, 205 Country Club Road
6/10/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Pilson Auto-Mattoon, Pilson Ford Lincoln, 2000 Lake Land Blvd
6/11/2021: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Burgess Osborne Auditorium, 1701 Wabash Avenue
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Crawford
Oblong
6/10/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Christian Church of Oblong, 104 W Ohio
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Effingham
Effingham
6/1/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Effingham Blood Donation Center, 603 Eden Ave
6/2/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Effingham Blood Donation Center, 603 Eden Ave
6/3/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Effingham Blood Donation Center, 603 Eden Ave
6/3/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Workman Sports Complex, 1301 N. Maple St.
6/5/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Effingham Blood Donation Center, 603 Eden Ave
6/7/2021: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., CrossFit Effingham, 1310 S. Banker St.
6/8/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Effingham Blood Donation Center, 603 Eden Ave
6/9/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Effingham Blood Donation Center, 603 Eden Ave
6/10/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Effingham Blood Donation Center, 603 Eden Ave
6/12/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Effingham Blood Donation Center, 603 Eden Ave
Mason
6/7/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Mason Christian Church Annex, 624 North Route 37
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Fayette
Brownstown
6/1/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Golden Years Building, 1708N 1550 St.
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Jasper
Newton
6/9/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 707 Van Buren
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Jefferson
Mount Vernon
6/3/2021: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., Crossroads Community Hospital, 8 Doctors Park Road
6/3/2021: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Crossroads Community Hospital, 8 Doctors Park Road
6/11/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Drury Inn and Suites, 145 North 44th Street
6/12/2021: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Drury Inn and Suites, 145 North 44th Street
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Jersey
Jerseyville
6/8/2021: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 300 Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Madison
Collinsville
6/9/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia
Edwardsville
6/9/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., CrossFit Ten Twenty, 22 Gateway Commerce Center, Suite 108
Glen Carbon
6/8/2021: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Meridian Village, 27 Auerbach
6/8/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Glen Carbon Fire Department, 199 S Main
Granite City
6/1/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 4801 Maryville Rd.
Highland
6/9/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Mosaic Church – Highland, 1317 Pestalozzi St
Saint Jacob
6/4/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Village of St. Jacob, 108 N. Douglas
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Marion
Centralia
6/1/2021: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Centralia Community Youth Center, 1224 E. Rexford St
6/8/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., City Hope Church, 1000 E. 3rd Street
Salem
6/4/2021: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., St Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, 812 West Main
6/9/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Community Building Salem, 416 Oglesby
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Monroe
Columbia
6/3/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Turner Hall, 211 East Cherry Street
Waterloo
6/9/2021: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Fast Fitness in the Loo, 405 Front St.
6/10/2021: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Fast Fitness in the Loo, 405 Front St.
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Montgomery
Litchfield
6/1/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Litchfield Moose Lodge, 221 North Madison
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Randolph
Sparta
6/8/2021: 1:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., VFW Post 2698, 1911 North Market Street
Steeleville
6/1/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, 305 South Chester
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Richland
Olney
6/10/2021: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Immanuel United Methodist Church, 700 North E Street
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Saint Clair
Fairview Heights
6/1/2021: 12:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Fairview Heights Blood Donation Center, 10886 Lincoln Trail
6/2/2021: 12:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Fairview Heights Blood Donation Center, 10886 Lincoln Trail
6/3/2021: 11:45 a.m. – 5:45 p.m., Fairview Heights Blood Donation Center, 10886 Lincoln Trail
6/4/2021: 8:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Fairview Heights Blood Donation Center, 10886 Lincoln Trail
6/5/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Fairview Heights Blood Donation Center, 10886 Lincoln Trail
6/6/2021: 8:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Fairview Heights Blood Donation Center, 10886 Lincoln Trail
6/7/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Fairview Heights Blood Donation Center, 10886 Lincoln Trail
6/8/2021: 12:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Fairview Heights Blood Donation Center, 10886 Lincoln Trail
6/9/2021: 12:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Fairview Heights Blood Donation Center, 10886 Lincoln Trail
6/10/2021: 11:45 a.m. – 5:45 p.m., Fairview Heights Blood Donation Center, 10886 Lincoln Trail
6/11/2021: 8:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Fairview Heights Blood Donation Center, 10886 Lincoln Trail
6/12/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Fairview Heights Blood Donation Center, 10886 Lincoln Trail
6/13/2021: 8:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Fairview Heights Blood Donation Center, 10886 Lincoln Trail
New Athens
6/11/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Bullpen, 201 Kaskaskia Street
O Fallon
6/1/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Clare School, St. Clare School, 214 West 3rd Street
Shiloh
6/10/2021: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Memorial Hospital Shiloh, 1404 Cross Street
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Washington
Nashville
6/7/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion, 533 East Legion Drive
MO
Crawford
Bourbon
6/7/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Bourbon Community Center, 575 Elm Street
Cuba
6/7/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Cuba United Methodist Church, 903 W. Washington Blvd.
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Franklin
Gerald
6/9/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 3698 Old Hwy 50
New Haven
6/2/2021: 12:45 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, 9494 Highway 100
Pacific
6/7/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Mission Community Church, 2001 W Osage St.
Sullivan
6/4/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital, 751 Sappington Bridge
6/7/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Sullivan Community Center, 730 West Main
Union
6/2/2021: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Franklin Baptist Association, 785 Butterfield Drive
Washington
6/1/2021: 11:45 a.m. – 6:15 p.m., Washington Blood Donation Center, 6244 Hwy 100, Suite 210
6/2/2021: 9:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., Washington Blood Donation Center, 6244 Hwy 100, Suite 210
6/5/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Washington Blood Donation Center, 6244 Hwy 100, Suite 210
6/6/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Washington Blood Donation Center, 6244 Hwy 100, Suite 210
6/7/2021: 11:45 a.m. – 6:15 p.m., Washington Blood Donation Center, 6244 Hwy 100, Suite 210
6/8/2021: 11:45 a.m. – 6:15 p.m., Washington Blood Donation Center, 6244 Hwy 100, Suite 210
6/9/2021: 9:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., Washington Blood Donation Center, 6244 Hwy 100, Suite 210
6/12/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Washington Blood Donation Center, 6244 Hwy 100, Suite 210
6/13/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Washington Blood Donation Center, 6244 Hwy 100, Suite 210
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Jefferson
Arnold
6/4/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., First Baptist Church, 2012 Missouri State Rd.
6/13/2021: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., St Davids Catholic Church, 2334 Tenbrook Rd
De Soto
6/1/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1620 Boyd Street
Festus
6/4/2021: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Gold Star Harley-Davidson, 2435 Hwy 67
Hillsboro
6/11/2021: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Missouri Department of Social Services, 10325 Hwy 21
House Springs
6/7/2021: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace, 4696 Notre Dame Lane
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Lincoln
Troy
6/13/2021: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1000 Elm Tree Rd.
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Saint Charles
Saint Charles
6/9/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Ameristar Casino, 1260 S Main
Saint Peters
6/1/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., St Charles County Blood Donation Center, 252 Mid Rivers Center
6/2/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., St Charles County Blood Donation Center, 252 Mid Rivers Center
6/3/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., St Charles County Blood Donation Center, 252 Mid Rivers Center
6/4/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., St Charles County Blood Donation Center, 252 Mid Rivers Center
6/4/2021: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Fairmount Elementary School, 1725 Thoele Road
6/4/2021: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Club Fitness St. Peters, 3651 N St. Peters Pkwy
6/5/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., St Charles County Blood Donation Center, 252 Mid Rivers Center
6/6/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., St Charles County Blood Donation Center, 252 Mid Rivers Center
6/7/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., St Charles County Blood Donation Center, 252 Mid Rivers Center
6/8/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., St Charles County Blood Donation Center, 252 Mid Rivers Center
6/9/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., St Charles County Blood Donation Center, 252 Mid Rivers Center
6/10/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., St Charles County Blood Donation Center, 252 Mid Rivers Center
6/11/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., St Charles County Blood Donation Center, 252 Mid Rivers Center
6/11/2021: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Barnes Jewish St Peters Hospital Medical Office Building #1, 6 Jungermann Circle, Suite 117
6/12/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., St Charles County Blood Donation Center, 252 Mid Rivers Center
6/13/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., St Charles County Blood Donation Center, 252 Mid Rivers Center
Wentzville
6/1/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Wentzville United Methodist Church, 725 Wall Street
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Saint Francois
Farmington
6/1/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Parkland Health Center, 1101 West Liberty
6/3/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., St Francois County Ambulance District, 820 Electric Street
6/4/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., New Heights Church, 4982 Flat River Road
6/10/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Parkland Chapel, 1260 E Karsch Blvd,
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Saint Louis
Affton
6/2/2021: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Affton Fire Protection District, 9282 Gravois Rd.
Ballwin
6/3/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Manchester Elks Lodge, 2242 Mason Ln
6/3/2021: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Holy Infant Catholic Church, 248 New Ballwin Rd
Chesterfield
6/1/2021: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center, 16625 Swingley Ridge Rd.
6/1/2021: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., West County Blood Donation Center, 13369 Olive Blvd.
6/2/2021: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., West County Blood Donation Center, 13369 Olive Blvd.
6/3/2021: 10:45 a.m. – 5:45 p.m., West County Blood Donation Center, 13369 Olive Blvd.
6/4/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 3 p.m., West County Blood Donation Center, 13369 Olive Blvd.
6/5/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 3 p.m., West County Blood Donation Center, 13369 Olive Blvd.
6/6/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., West County Blood Donation Center, 13369 Olive Blvd.
6/7/2021: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., West County Blood Donation Center, 13369 Olive Blvd.
6/8/2021: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., West County Blood Donation Center, 13369 Olive Blvd.
6/9/2021: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., West County Blood Donation Center, 13369 Olive Blvd.
6/10/2021: 10:45 a.m. – 5:45 p.m., West County Blood Donation Center, 13369 Olive Blvd.
6/11/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 3 p.m., West County Blood Donation Center, 13369 Olive Blvd.
6/12/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 3 p.m., West County Blood Donation Center, 13369 Olive Blvd.
6/13/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., West County Blood Donation Center, 13369 Olive Blvd.
Clayton
6/3/2021: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Pierre Laclede Center, 7733 Forsyth, Suite 295
Ellisville
6/9/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., City of Ellisville Blood Drive, 225 Keifer Creek Rd
Eureka
6/2/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 601 North Central
Fenton
6/10/2021: 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Fenton United Methodist Church, 800 Gravois Rd
Florissant
6/2/2021: 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Florissant Meadow’s Shopping Center, 740 N. Highway 67
6/3/2021: 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Florissant Meadow’s Shopping Center, 740 N. Highway 67
6/9/2021: 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Florissant Meadow’s Shopping Center, 740 N. Highway 67
6/10/2021: 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Florissant Meadow’s Shopping Center, 740 N. Highway 67
Manchester
6/5/2021: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., St Joseph Catholic Church, 567 St Joseph Ln
Saint Louis
6/1/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., South County Blood Donation Center, 9230 Watson Rd.
6/2/2021: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., SFW Partners LLC, 1630 Des Peres Rd
6/2/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., South County Blood Donation Center, 9230 Watson Rd.
6/2/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Vineyard Community Church, 2154 Dougherty Ferry Rd
6/3/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., South County Blood Donation Center, 9230 Watson Rd.
6/3/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Greater Grace Church, 3690 Pershall Rd
6/4/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., South County Blood Donation Center, 9230 Watson Rd.
6/4/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Avenue
6/5/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 3 p.m., South County Blood Donation Center, 9230 Watson Rd.
6/6/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., South County Blood Donation Center, 9230 Watson Rd.
6/6/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Shaare Emeth Congregation, 11645 Ladue Road
6/7/2021: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., Spire – Berkeley, 6400 Graham Rd
6/7/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., South County Blood Donation Center, 9230 Watson Rd.
6/7/2021: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes, 7148 Forsyth Blvd
6/8/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., South County Blood Donation Center, 9230 Watson Rd.
6/8/2021: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Overhead Door Company At Doubletree, 1973 Craigshire Rd
6/8/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Washington University, 330 N Big Bend, Athletic Complex
6/9/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., South County Blood Donation Center, 9230 Watson Rd.
6/10/2021: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Lambert St Louis International Airport, 10701 Lambert International Blvd
6/10/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., South County Blood Donation Center, 9230 Watson Rd.
6/10/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Immacolata Catholic Church, 8900 Clayton Rd
6/10/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Saint Louis Galleria, 1417 Saint Louis Galleria
6/11/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., South County Blood Donation Center, 9230 Watson Rd.
6/11/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Saint Louis Galleria, 1417 Saint Louis Galleria
6/12/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 3 p.m., South County Blood Donation Center, 9230 Watson Rd.
6/13/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., South County Blood Donation Center, 9230 Watson Rd.
Wildwood
6/11/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., YMCA, 2641 Highway 109
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Saint Louis City
Saint Louis
6/1/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., St Louis Blood Donation Center, 4050 Lindell Blvd
6/2/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., St Louis Blood Donation Center, 4050 Lindell Blvd
6/3/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., St Louis Blood Donation Center, 4050 Lindell Blvd
6/4/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., St Louis Blood Donation Center, 4050 Lindell Blvd
6/5/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., St Louis Blood Donation Center, 4050 Lindell Blvd
6/6/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., St Louis Blood Donation Center, 4050 Lindell Blvd
6/7/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., St Louis Blood Donation Center, 4050 Lindell Blvd
6/8/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., St Louis Blood Donation Center, 4050 Lindell Blvd
6/9/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., St Louis Blood Donation Center, 4050 Lindell Blvd
6/10/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., St Louis Blood Donation Center, 4050 Lindell Blvd
6/11/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., St Louis Blood Donation Center, 4050 Lindell Blvd
6/12/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., St Louis Blood Donation Center, 4050 Lindell Blvd
6/13/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., St Louis Blood Donation Center, 4050 Lindell Blvd
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Sainte Genevieve
Bloomsdale
6/11/2021: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 175 Jersey Lane
About blood donation
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
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The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 1.5 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is the only organization attacking cancer from every angle. For more information go to www.cancer.org.
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