Red Cross Northwest Chapter-Summer Blood Drive

Each day, our organization must collect over 12,500 units across the country to meet the patient blood needs of the hospitals we serve.  Here in our Northwest Chapter area, Red Cross collects over 45,000 units of blood each year, hosting 4-8 blood drives daily.  Red Cross works with local hospitals to meet the transfusion needs, and we are recovering from a concerning shortfall in donations this summer.

Donors are critically needed right now after a sharp decrease in donations since late spring.  Full summer calendars and holiday plans may prevent regular donors from being able to give.  While many are out on vacation during July, we are asking you and other prospective donors to come and help save a life.  Will you please make a very real difference, be a force of nature and sign up to give?

Please make an appointment by going to https://redcrossblood.org and entering sponsor code: NWBoard to schedule a time to give OR Click here to make an appointment.  Giving blood takes about an hour of your time, and it is important that you are well-hydrated and eat a meal before presenting to give.  And, in addition to bringing along a friend or family member, make sure you bring your Photo ID. 

Plus, Red Cross is grateful for Universal Pictures’ support during this critical time of year.  Together, we dare you to be a force of nature this summer.  You can be the difference! 

All who come in to give blood or platelets July 1-31 will receive a free Fandango Movie Ticket by email, which can be used to see the movie TWISTERS!