Red Cross Blood Drive
Give Blood, Save Lives!
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive on the Landmark College campus, 19 River Road, in Putney, Vt.
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, drawing down the blood supply by about 35% over the past month. Individuals are urgently needed to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for types O, A negative and B negative blood.
February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on cardiovascular health. Did you know that the Red Cross checks your blood pressure and pulse before every blood donation? Get to know your numbers while helping patients in need this month!
For a limited time, the American Red Cross is screening all donations from self-identified multiracial and Black or African American donors for the sickle cell trait. This additional screening will help the Red Cross identify compatible blood types more quickly to help sickle cell patients and provide these donors additional health insight during a time when health information has never been more important.
Those who come to give through Feb. 28 will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org for details.
This event is open to: the Public, Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni
Event timing and details may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please check back closer to the event to confirm details.