June 22, 2022–10:20 a.m.
NEWS RELEASE
As summer officially begins and people gather for holiday celebrations, the American Red Cross reminds communities that patients are counting now on the generosity of blood and platelet donors, especially around the Fourth of July.
The Red Cross sees about a 21% decline in blood and platelet donations during holiday weeks, including Independence Day. When blood donations drop, so does the blood supply, making it extremely challenging to ensure blood is available when hospitals need it.
By scheduling and keeping appointments in July, donors can help provide for those in immediate need of lifesaving care. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
As a thank-you for helping, all those who come to give June 30-July 10 will receive an exclusive Red Cross recycled cotton tote bag, while supplies last.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities July 1-15:
Cartersville
7/6/2022: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Cartersville Civic Ctr., 435 West Main Street
7/13/2022: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 183 West Main Street
Rome
7/9/2022: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Am Red Cross NW GA Chapter, 112 John Maddox Dr. NW