{"id":25441,"date":"2018-02-08T10:00:57","date_gmt":"2018-02-08T16:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=25441"},"modified":"2018-02-08T01:28:32","modified_gmt":"2018-02-08T07:28:32","slug":"donors-urged-to-help-american-red-cross-maintain-blood-supply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2018\/02\/08\/donors-urged-to-help-american-red-cross-maintain-blood-supply\/","title":{"rendered":"Donors urged to help American Red Cross maintain Blood Supply"},"content":{"rendered":"

Severe winter weather, flu disrupting blood donations<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"AmericanNashville, TN<\/strong> – Winter storms and the flu don\u2019t just mean a lot of people are missing work and school \u2013 it also means they can\u2019t keep their American Red Cross blood and platelet donation appointments.<\/p>\n

The Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve to help maintain the blood supply for patients in need.<\/p>\n

\"Zachary<\/a>

Zachary Sterbens gives a Power Red donation at the Red Cross Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center. He received a blood transfusion as a baby and has been donating for 5 years. (Amanda Romney\/American Red Cross)<\/p><\/div>\n

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In 2018, severe winter weather forced about 600 blood drives to cancel, resulting in more than 17,500 uncollected blood and platelet donations. And, widespread flu across the U.S. has resulted in lower turnout at blood drives.<\/p>\n

Blood and platelet donations are needed in the coming days to help replenish the blood supply and ensure patients continue to receive lifesaving treatments. Donors can help even more patients when they invite a loved one, friend or co-worker to give with them.<\/p>\n

Make an appointment to donate this winter by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1.800.RED.CROSS (1.800.733.2767).<\/p>\n

Upcoming blood donation opportunities February 16th-28th<\/h3>\n

Bank of Dickson<\/strong>
\n466 Hwy 46 S. Dickson, TN 37055<\/p>\n

2\/26\/2018: 10:00am-2:00pm<\/p>\n

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Northwest High School<\/strong>
\n800 Lafayette Road Clarksville, TN 37040<\/p>\n

2\/15\/2018: 8:30am-1:30pm<\/p>\n

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American Red Cross<\/strong>
\n1760 Madison Street Clarksville, TN 37043<\/p>\n

2\/19\/2018: 10:30am-4:30pm
\n2\/26\/2018: 10:30am-4:30pm<\/p>\n

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Governor’s Square Mall<\/strong>
\n2801 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard Clarksville, TN 37040<\/p>\n

2\/19\/2018: noon-6:00pm<\/p>\n

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Hilldale Baptist Church<\/strong>
\n2001 Madison Street Clarksville, TN 37043<\/p>\n

2\/25\/2018: 11:30am-3:30pm<\/p>\n

How to donate blood<\/h3>\n

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1.800.RED.CROSS (1.800.733.2767) 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\u2019s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.<\/p>\n

[320left]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.<\/p>\n

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass\u00ae 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.<\/p>\n

About the American Red Cross<\/h3>\n

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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