Red Cross encourages adding ‘give blood’ to holiday checklist
As freezing temperatures and harsh weather grip much of the nation, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets to help meet the constant need for blood this winter.
Millions of people are expected to take to the roads, rail and air to celebrate the season, which can cause fewer donors to be available and lead to a decline in blood and platelet donations. In addition, severe winter weather and seasonal illnesses can temporarily prevent some from giving. Donors with all blood types are needed now to help patients. As a special thank you for taking the time to donate, those who come out to give Dec. 22 through Jan. 8 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.
“Many of us celebrate this time of year with loved ones, but patients may spend the holidays and ring in the new year from a hospital room,” said Nick Gehrig, communications director, Red Cross Blood Services. “Blood and platelet donors can bring joy to patients and their families by giving blood or platelets to help ensure patients receive the lifesaving treatments they need.”
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
12/22/2016: 3 – 7 p.m., St. Edwards Episcopal, 737 Moon Road | Lawrenceville |
12/22/2016: 1 – 6 p.m., Watkinsville First United Methodist Church, 1331 New High Shoals Road | Watkinsville |
12/22/2016: 2 – 7 p.m., Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 243 Collier Road | Toccoa |
12/22/2016: 12 – 5 p.m., Walton EMC, 842 U.S. Highway 78 NW | Monroe |
12/22/2016: 12:30 – 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 25 Church St. | Cleveland |
12/23/2016: 12 – 5 p.m., Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive | Buford |
12/23/2016: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Eastside Medical Center, 1700 Medical Way | Snellville |
12/23/2016: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW | Gainesville |
12/23/2016: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lumpkin County Parks and Recreation, 365 Riley Road | Dahlonega |
12/24/2016: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive | Buford |
12/24/2016: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW | Gainesville |
12/26/2016: 12 – 7 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW | Gainesville |
12/27/2016: 2 – 7 p.m., Auburn First Baptist Church, 1385 6th Ave. | Auburn |
12/27/2016: 12 – 7 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW | Gainesville |
12/27/2016: 2 – 7 p.m., Jackson EMC, 85 Spratlin Mill Road | Hull |
12/27/2016: 2 – 6 p.m., Kroger, 3139 U.S. Highway 278 NE | Covington |
12/28/2016: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Lilburn Municipal Complex, 76 Main St. | Lilburn |
12/28/2016: 12 – 5 p.m., First Baptist Church of Gainesville, 751 Green St. NW | Gainesville |
12/28/2016: 12 – 7 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW | Gainesville |
12/28/2016: 2 – 6 p.m., Braselton Police and Municipal Court Building, 5040 Highway 53 | Braselton |
12/28/2016: 2 – 7 p.m., The Meeting House, 5615 Grand Reunion Drive | Hoschton |
12/29/2016: 2:30 – 7:30 p.m., Regal Cinemas Stadium 14, 2125 East Main St. | Snellville |
12/29/2016: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Walmart, 250 Furniture Drive | Cornelia |
12/29/2016: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Bell Family YMCA, 281 Opal St. Extension | Hartwell |
12/29/2016: 1 – 6 p.m., Nicholson Community Center, 175 Lakeview Drive | Nicholson |
12/29/2016: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Oxford City Hall, 110 West Clark St. | Oxford |
12/29/2016: 2 – 7 p.m., Crossroads Baptist Church, 227 Hightway 229 | Social Circle |
12/30/2016: 1:30 – 6:30 p.m., Snellville City Hall, 2342 Oak Road | Snellville |
12/30/2016: 3 – 7 p.m., Walmart, 1550 Scenic Highway | Snellville |
12/30/2016: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW | Gainesville |
12/30/2016: 1 – 7 p.m., Loganville First United Methodist Church, 221 Main St. | Loganville |
12/31/2016: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW | Gainesville |
1/2/2017: 3 – 7 p.m., Jersey Mike’s, 2050 Highway 124 | Snellville |
1/2/2017: 12 – 7 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW | Gainesville |
1/2/2017: 3 – 7 p.m., City Hut, 400 West Marion St./Lafayette St. | Eatonton |
1/3/2017: 1 – 5 p.m., Fairview Presbyterian, 857 Duluth Highway | Lawrenceville |
1/3/2017: 12 – 7 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW | Gainesville |
1/3/2017: 2 – 7 p.m., Danielsville Fire Department, 42 Crawford W Long St. | Danielsville |
1/3/2017: 1 – 6 p.m., The Cross Church, 3275 Tig Knight Road | Loganville |
1/4/2017: 2 – 7 p.m., Carnesville Community, 9265 Lavonia Road | Carnesville |
1/4/2017: 3 – 7 p.m., Zoar United Methodist Church, 3895 Zoar Church Road | Centerville Branch |
1/4/2017: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Cornerstone Coworking, 279 West Crogan St. | Lawrenceville |
1/4/2017: 3 – 7 p.m., Berkmar United Methodist Church, 675 Pleasant Hill Road | Lilburn |
1/4/2017: 12 – 7 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW | Gainesville |
1/5/2017: 2:30 – 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Lilburn, 285 Main St. | Lilburn |
1/5/2017: 1:30 – 6:30 p.m., Snellville City Hall, 2342 Oak Road | Snellville |
1/5/2017: 1 – 7 p.m., Bethlehem Baptist Church, 624 Highway 197 North | Clarkesville |
1/5/2017: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Piedmont Mountainside Hospital, 1266 Highway 515 South | Jasper |
1/6/2017: 12 – 6 p.m., Winder First United Methodist Church, 280 North Broad St. | Winder |
1/6/2017: 2 – 6 p.m., Primrose School at Johns Creek, 7396 McGinnis Ferry Road | Suwanee |
1/6/2017: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW | Gainesville |
1/6/2017: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Higher Grounds Coffee House, 6700 GA-53 | Braselton |
1/7/2017: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 4700 Church St. | Lilburn |
1/7/2017: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW | Gainesville |
1/8/2017: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 1001 Duluth Highway | Lawrenceville |
1/9/2017: 12 – 5 p.m., Harbins Elementary School, 3550 New Hope Road | Dacula |
1/9/2017: 3 – 7 p.m., Ingleside Presbyterian Church, 1001 Old Snellville Highway | Lawrenceville |
1/9/2017: 12 – 7 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW | Gainesville |
1/9/2017: 2 – 7 p.m., The Church At Covington, 11975 Highway 142 North | Oxford |
1/10/2017: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lincoln Property Company, 1735 North Brown Road, Suite 100 | Lawrenceville |
1/10/2017: 1 – 6 p.m., Sterling on the Lake Clubhouse, 7005 Lake Sterling Blvd. | Flowery Branch |
1/10/2017: 12 – 7 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW | Gainesville |
1/10/2017: 12 – 6 p.m., First Baptist Church of Commerce, 1345 South Elm St. | Commerce |
1/11/2017: 1 – 6 p.m., Franklin Springs City Hall, 2531 West Main St. | Franklin Springs |
1/11/2017: 12 – 7 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW | Gainesville |
1/12/2017: 12 – 6 p.m., Piedmont Hospital and Community Building, 824 Industrial Blvd. | Ellijay |
1/12/2017: 2 – 6 p.m., Appletree Prep, 2881 Monroe Highway | Bogart |
1/13/2017: 1 – 6 p.m., Grayson United Methodist Church, 555 Grayson Parkway | Grayson |
1/13/2017: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW | Gainesville |
1/13/2017: 2 – 7 p.m., New Life Outreach Christian Center, 206 Agnes Drive | Eatonton |
1/14/2017: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lucerne Baptist Church, 4805 Stone Mountain Highway | Lilburn |
1/14/2017: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW | Gainesville |