American Red Cross
The American Red Cross, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and Suburban Propane have joined together to encourage communities to commit to a simple act with a powerful impact – giving blood or platelets for patients in need.
This spring, it’s critically important the Red Cross maintains a readily available blood supply for those who rely on transfusions for treatment. Since donated blood has a limited shelf life, supplies must be constantly replenished to ensure a sufficient inventory of blood products. With no substitution for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are the only source of blood products for patients with sickle cell disease, car accident victims and parents experiencing difficult childbirths.
As a blood donor himself, Jerry Rice urges individuals to roll up a sleeve and take pride in the lifesaving impact they’re making. “Here’s your chance to make a difference,” said Rice. “You never know who you might be helping. It could be a friend or family member who needs blood – and that’s why it’s so important.”
As a thank-you, Suburban Propane is fueling a lifetime of road-tripping memories with a special opportunity for donors who answer the call to give power to patients. Those who come to give blood, platelets or plasma April 19-May 19, 2022, will be automatically entered to win a travel trailer camper that sleeps eight. Plus, those who come to give will also receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, all courtesy of Suburban Propane.*
"We are honored to join our longtime partners at the American Red Cross and football legend Jerry Rice to raise awareness about the need for blood this spring," said Nandini Sankara, spokesperson, Suburban Propane. "This effort is a wonderful addition to our SuburbanCares initiative, aimed at giving back to our local communities throughout the nation, and we are delighted to sponsor the camper giveaway in hopes of motivating even more people to donate blood and give the gift of life." 
A simple act can lead to lifesaving care. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, platelets or plasma, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming local and area blood donation opportunities through May 19 as provided by the American Red Cross.
Clay County
Clay Center
5/19/2022: 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., National Guard Armory, 227 S. 12th St.
Cloud County
Clyde
5/12/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., VFW Hall, 401 Washington
Concordia
4/26/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Kansas Army National Guard, 2115 Blosser Circle
4/29/2022: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., OCCK Inc, 1502 Lincoln Street
5/4/2022: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cloud County Community College, 2221 Campus
Dickinson County
Abilene
5/5/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Abilene High School, 1300 N. Cedar
5/5/2022: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 320 N. Cedar Street
5/10/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., St. Andrews Parish Hall, 311 S. Buckeye
Hope
5/19/2022: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., FNB Annex & Community Center, 124 Main Street
Lincoln County
Lincoln
4/28/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Christian Community Center, 137 N. 4th Street
Marion County
Lost Springs
5/12/2022: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Centre High School, 2374 310th St.
Marion
5/9/2022: 1:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 320 S. Cedar
Peabody
5/13/2022: 8:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Peabody High School, 810 N. Sycamore
McPherson County
Galva
5/14/2022: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Sunflower School, 2192 Eisenhower
Lindsborg
4/27/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bethany College, 335 E. Swensson
McPherson
4/26/2022: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., McPherson College, 1600 Euclid
4/27/2022: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Central Christian College, 1200 S. Maple
4/29/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1200 E Kansas Ave
5/2/2022: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., McPherson High School, 801 E. 1st
5/17/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Prairieland Partners John Deere, 2401 E. Northview
5/17/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Journey Mennonite Church, 201 East Euclid
5/18/2022: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Journey Mennonite Church, 201 East Euclid
Moundridge
4/29/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Zion Church, 101 S. Washington
5/12/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., MKC Learning Center, 221 W. Hirschler St
Mitchell County
Beloit
5/2/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., OCCK-Beloit, 501 W. 7th Street
Ottawa County
Bennington
5/11/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Bennington Community Fire/EMS, 584 N. 180th Road
Republic County
Belleville
4/27/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Republic County 4-H Building, 901 O Street
Saline County
Mentor
5/2/2022: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Mentor UMC, 616 E. Mentor Road
Salina
4/26/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 845 S. Ohio
4/28/2022: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., OCCK, 1710 W. Schilling Road
4/29/2022: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Nursing Education Center, 135 E. Claflin
5/2/2022: 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sunrise Presbyterian, 825 E. Beloit
5/3/2022: 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sunrise Presbyterian, 825 E. Beloit
5/4/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunrise Presbyterian, 825 E. Beloit
5/7/2022: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Heartland Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, 828 Elmhurst
5/10/2022: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Platelet Center, 120 W. Prescott Avenue
5/12/2022: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., KSU, 607 N. Front St.
5/13/2022: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., The Temple, 336 S. Santa Fe