Red Cross
Give thanks and give back before the November holiday! Patients are counting on the generosity of volunteer blood donors to shake up their holiday traditions and give blood.
Unfortunately, the need for blood doesn’t take a holiday. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially around Thanksgiving. Additionally, Hurricane Ian brought dangerous weather conditions and floodwaters which canceled dozens of blood drives with approximately 1,000 blood and platelet donations going uncollected.
It’s critical that individuals in unaffected areas, such as Salina, give blood. Persons with Type O blood, as well as those willing to give platelets, are especially needed.
You can give during the Salina Community Blood Drive scheduled for noon to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26-27 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 28 in the multi-purpose room at Sunrise Presbyterian Church, 825 E. Beloit Avenue.
Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter the word "Salina" to schedule an appointment.
Eligible donors with types O, B negative or A negative blood are encouraged to make a Power Red donation at this blood drive. Power Red donors give a concentrated dose of red blood cells during a single donation, allowing them to maximize their impact.