The American Red Cross continues to amplify the ongoing critical need for blood and platelets to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, those giving platelets and those who have never given before, are needed now. Only 3 out of 100 Americans donate blood. With the blood supply still at critical levels, every single donation is key to making sure all patients relying on lifesaving transfusions, including car accident victims and those living with sickle cell disease, get the care they need.
Make an appointment to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Upcoming area drives include:
Dutchess County
Beacon - 10/8/2024: 1 - 5 p.m., Veterans Building, 413 Main St.
Orange County
Goshen - 10/4/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Goshen Christian Reformed Church, 2448 Rt.17A
Highland Falls - 10/4/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., James I. O’Neill High School, 21 Morgan Rd.
New Windsor - 10/10/2024: 1 - 5 p.m., New Windsor Community, 555 Union Ave.
Newburgh - 10/11/2024: 12 - 5 p.m., Orchard Hills Landings, 1 Kayla Ct.
Pine Bush - 10/12/2024: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., VFW Post 8691, 44 E Main St.
Monroe - 10/14/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 21 Still Rd.
Putnam County
Cold Spring - 10/15/2024: 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in-the-Highlands, 1 Chestnut St.