As the nation transitions to a new, hopeful phase of this devastating pandemic and people resume some of their normal activities, the American Red Cross needs your help to avoid a summer donation slump.
Individuals of all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment now to give blood, and in most cases, those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine can donate. However, knowing the name of the manufacturer of the vaccine they received is important in determining donation eligibility. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
Upcoming Locations In Portage County
Aurora
5/19/2021: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 342 S. Chillicothe Rd.
6/8/2021: 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., The Church in Aurora, 146 S. Chillicothe Road
Garrettsville
5/20/2021: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., St Ambrose Church, 10692 Freedom Street
Kent
5/28/2021: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 1435 E. Main Street
6/1/2021: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 600 S. Water Street
Mantua
6/7/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., St Joseph Church, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd.
Ravenna
5/24/2021: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., University Hospitals Portage Medical Center, 6847 N. Chestnut Street
6/3/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Immaculate Conception Parish, 251 West Spruce Avenue
Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including temperature checks, social distancing and face masks for donors and staff – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.
