News & Press hosting Red Cross Blood Drive
April is National Volunteer Month! The Red Cross depends on the generosity of volunteers to ensure blood products are available when patients need them.
The News & Press will be hosting a Blood Drive at our office, 117 S. Main St. in Darlington, on April 8, 2022 from 10:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Be a champion for patients this month. Help an accident victim, a patient with cancer or a new mother who needs blood during childbirth by making a donation appointment today.
Eligible donors with types O, B negative or A negative blood are encouraged to make a Power Red donation at this blood drive.
Power Red donors give a concentrated dose of red blood cells during a single donation, allowing them to maximize their impact.
During this type of donation, red blood cells are separated from other blood components, and the plasma and platelets are safely and comfortably returned to the donor.
Save time with RapidPass®. Complete your pre-donation reading and health history at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or with the Blood Donor App before your appointment.
Eligibility questions? Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
We need Blood Donor Ambassador volunteers! Blood Donor Ambassadors enhance the experience of donating blood by warmly welcoming and providing customer service to blood donors. If you have friends or family interested in volunteering with the Red Cross for this crucial position, refer them through the Friends and Family Referral Program.
Encourage friends and family to give at your drive. Visit our Blood Drive Management Portal at rcblood.org/portal to find tools for a successful blood drive as well as additional social content.
Contact the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to find donation opportunities.