This from the Community Courier:
The American Red Cross is issuing an appeal for blood
donors to give blood now, because there is currently a critical blood
shortage across the nation.
In May and June,
donations were at the lowest level the Red Cross has seen in this
timeframe in over a dozen years, while demand for blood products
remained steady. All types of blood are needed, but especially O
negative, which can be used to treat any patient.
Individuals
who are 17 or older and meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds
or more, depending on height) and are in generally good health may be
eligible to give blood. Potential donors are asked to bring along a Red
Cross blood donor card or other form of identification when visiting a
blood drive.
Eligible blood donors are asked to call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org to find a blood drive and to make an appointment.
Several blood drives are set for Chester County including:
- On Saturday, July 30, a self-contained unit (SCU) bus (whole blood donations) will be located from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the YMCA Twin Valley, 51 S. Pine St., Elverson.
- An SCU will also be at the Acme Markets, 111 W. Lincoln Highway, Exton, on Sunday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Gateway Church, Parkesburg, which is located at 160 Cowan Road, will hold a Red Cross blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20.
- West Chester Community Donor Center in the Gay Street Plaza, 523 E. Gay St., West Chester, will accept blood during its donation hours. The hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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