Trauma situations can quickly deplete hospital blood banks. During Trauma Awareness Month, the American Red Cross needs donors to help ensure a strong, stable blood supply is available at a moment’s notice.
Type O negative blood donors are especially critical for emergencies.
Those who donate blood May 20 to 31, will get an exclusive Red Cross beach towel, while supplies last. Everyone who donates during May will automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to the 2023 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle.
A local blood drive is scheduled on May 27, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main Street, Maumee.
Appointments also can be scheduled to donate blood at the Red Cross Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway, Toledo.
Hours are Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood .org or call 1-800-733-2767.
