The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks.
The American Red Cross has seen a positive increase in blood and platelet donations, but steady appointments are vital this spring for patients relying on care all season long. When they give now, donors can ensure patients have access to lifesaving blood and platelets through the end of the year.
The following area blood drives are scheduled this month:
•Saturday, April 6, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Joan of Arc, 5950 Heatherdowns Boulevard.
•Tuesday, April 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Seagate Center, One Seagate.
•Tuesday, April 9, noon to 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 200 East Broadway, Maumee.
•Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., ProMedica Flower Hospital, 5200 Harroun Road, Sylvania.
•Wednesday, April 10, 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion Riders, 5580 Centennial Road, Sylvania.
•Thursday, April 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main Street, Maumee.
•Thursday, April 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mercy St. Anne Hospital, 3404 West Sylvania.
Appointments also can be scheduled 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.
A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors age 18 years and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements.
