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 7 - First Baptist Church in Wilson (Noon to 6 PM)

August 10 - Advanced Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine in Great Bend (9 AM to 3 PM)

August 10 - St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Ellsworth (Noon to 6 PM)

August 17 - Hoisington Activities Center (12:30 to 6:30 PM)

August 18 - LaCrosse City Auditorium (Noon to 6 PM)

August 25 - Rooks County Health Building in Stockton (9 AM to 3 PM)

August 27 - Claflin Community Center (Noon to 6 PM)