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FULL LIST: American Red Cross Needs Blood Donations in Dubois and Surrounding Counties
FROM THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
AREA WIDE -- The American Red Cross currently has a critical need for blood donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors to make an appointment now to give and help replenish the blood supply after the holiday weeks. Right now, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of type O blood. To help tackle the critical need, the Red Cross and NFL are working together to offer one lucky winner a trip to Super Bowl LIV in Miami.
During the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s, about 500 fewer blood drives were hosted by volunteer sponsor groups than required to meet patient needs. Many groups postpone blood drives during the winter holidays when travel and holiday activities may make it challenging for many donors to give. In fact, AAA estimated that a record 115.6 million Americans traveled during the holiday period of Dec. 21 through Jan. 1.
“Lifesaving medical treatments and emergencies never take a holiday,” said Cyndi Dahl, regional donor services executive, Red Cross Biomedical Services. “Declines in donations can affect patient care. That’s why the Red Cross is encouraging eligible donors to make an appointment to give now and help those sidelined by illness and trauma.”
Donors are urged to make an appointment to give now using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
As a special thank-you, those who come to give blood or platelets Jan. 1-19, 2020, will automatically be entered for a chance to experience the Super Bowl live. The Red Cross and NFL have teamed up to offer one winner two tickets to Super Bowl LIV, entry to the official NFL Tailgate, tickets to Super Bowl Experience at the Miami Beach Convention Center, round-trip airfare to Miami, three-night hotel accommodations at The Alexander® - All Suite Oceanfront Resort (Jan. 31 to Feb. 3), and a $500 gift card for expenses.* Additional details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl.
“The Red Cross appreciates the NFL’s support during this crucial time of year when every donation – and every donor – matters. We hope this may inspire some to make regular blood and platelet donation one of their New Year’s resolutions,” said Dahl.
Who blood donations help
This fall, 13-year-old Josh Roy and his family learned the importance of blood donations firsthand. In October, Josh contracted a severe case of influenza B and necrotizing staph pneumonia. He was transported to the hospital, was put on an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) machine that circulates blood through an artificial lung and eventually needed a tracheostomy tube. Josh has received multiple blood transfusions during his treatment.
“You never know when someone you love might end up needing a blood transfusion,” said Jaqueline Bakehorn, Josh’s aunt. “We are so thankful for those who have given blood and would love to see more people donate.”
Josh is still hospitalized but is making slow, gradual progress. He faces a long road to recovery and may need additional blood transfusions along the way.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Boonville Library, 611 W Main St. Boonville, IN 47601
1/7/2020: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Dale United Methodist Church, 1 West Elm St. Dale , IN 47523
1/27/2020: 3 - 7 p.m.
Deaconess Hospital, 600 Mary St. Evansville, IN 47747
1/20/2020: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Donorama, Eastland Mall, 800 N. Green River Road. Evansville, IN 47715
1/10/2020: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road Evansville, IN 47714
1/6/2020: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
1/7/2020: 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
1/8/2020: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
1/10/2020: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
1/11/2020: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
1/13/2020: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
1/14/2020: 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
1/15/2020: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
1/17/2020: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
1/18/2020: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
1/20/2020: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
1/21/2020: 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
1/22/2020: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
1/24/2020: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
1/25/2020: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
1/27/2020: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
1/28/2020: 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
1/29/2020: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
1/31/2020: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ferdinand Elementary School, 402 East 8th St. Ferdinand, IN 47532
1/23/2020: 2 - 7 p.m.
First Baptist Church, 800 West Faith Blvd. Princeton, IN 47670
1/28/2020: 2 - 6 p.m.
Good Shepherd Catholic Church / School, 2301 N. Stockwell Evansville, IN 47715
1/26/2020: 8 a.m. – noon
Holy Family Cathoic Church, 950 E. Church Ave. Jasper, IN 47549
1/22/2020: 2 - 6 p.m.
Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1303 South Green River Road Evansville, IN 47715
1/12/2020: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hutson Inc-John Deere, 2951 N 600 W. Jasper, IN 47546
1/21/2020: 1 - 6 p.m.
Knights of Columbus, 319 East Main St. Washington, IN 47501
1/18/2020: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Knights of Columbus, 313 West Broadway Princeton, IN 47670
1/6/2020: 2 - 6 p.m.
Lincoln Trail Elementary, 13726 Indiana 245 Lamar, IN 47550
1/30/2020: 1 - 6 p.m.
Luce Elementary School, 1057 North County Road 700 W. Richland, IN 47634
1/27/2020: 2 - 7 p.m.
Mary Help of Christians Church, 6827 East County Road 1930 N. Mariah Hill, IN 47556
1/19/2020: 7 a.m. – noon
Nancy Hanks Elementary, 19260 North State Road 162 Ferdinand, IN 47532
1/9/2020: 2 - 7 p.m.
Providence Mennonite Church, 47538 US 50 Montgomery, IN 47558
1/15/2020: 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Regency Properties, 380 North Cross Pointe Blvd. Evansville, IN 47715
1/9/2020: 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Santa Claus United Methodist Church, 351 North Holiday Blvd. Santa Claus, IN 47579
1/30/2020: 1 - 6 p.m.
Simon J. Graber Complex, 9335 North 900 E. Odon, IN 47562
1/24/2020: 2- 7 p.m.
St. Bernard Catholic Church, 547 Elm St. Rockport, IN 47635
1/22/2020: 4 - 8 p.m.
St. Vincent, 3700 Washington Ave. Evansville, IN 47750
1/16/2020: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
St. Vincent, 100 St. Mary's Epworth Crossing Newburgh, IN 47630
1/16/2020: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Vertical Church, 415 W. 800 S. Fort Branch, IN 47648
1/20/2020: 1:30 - 6:30 p.m.
VFW Post 2366, 314 Geiger St. Huntingburg, IN 47542
1/14/2020: 3 - 7 p.m.