American Red Cross Faces Critical Shortage Of Type O Blood

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF)  The American Red Cross is facing a critical shortage of type O blood and is urging eligible donors to give now. Right now the agency has less than a two day supply of type O blood available for emergency rooms.  Spring break schedules are known to decrease blood donations, and schools, including high schools and colleges, begin to host fewer blood drives in late spring as school years end. Because these drives account for about 20% of blood donations during the school year, less drives can also greatly affect the blood supply. Eligible donors can find a blood donation opportunity and schedule an appointment to donate by using the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).  Donors who give blood now through June 10, will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email.

 

 

Upcoming blood donation opportunities :

Collin

Allen

5/20/2019: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 205 Central Expressway N

Plano

5/18/2019: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Chick-fil-A, 6408 Plano Pkwy

Dallas

Dallas

5/18/2019: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Half Price Books – Flagship, 5803 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75231

5/19/2019: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Road

5/19/2019: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Lucas at Cedar Springs, 2924 Lucas Drive

5/20/2019: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., American Red Cross – Dallas Chapter BUS, 4800 Harry Hines

Duncanville

5/23/2019: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd

Farmers Branch

5/14/2019: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., McDonald’s Midway Rd – Farmer’s Branch, 13950 Midway Rd, Farmers Branch

Grand Prairie

5/20/2019: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Grand Prairie Collegiate School, 1502 College Street

Irving

5/23/2019: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tower 909, 909 Lake Carolyn Parkway

Denton

Denton

5/18/2019: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 West Oak Street

Flower Mound

5/19/2019: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Moviehouse & Eatery, 951 Long Prairie Road

5/20/2019: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wellington Elementary School, 3900 Kenwood Drive

Lewisville

5/15/2019: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Auto Nation Nissan Lewisville, 1601 S. Stemmons Fwy.

The Colony

5/14/2019: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., City of The Colony Blood Drive, 6804 Main Street

 

 

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