The American Red Cross is highlighting the ongoing need for blood and platelet donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall. Eligible individuals − especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets are encouraged to donate just ahead of the holiday season.

Blood supply momentum must remain steady, as the Red Cross has worked this month to recover blood products uncollected due to recent hurricanes. Any disruption in the ability to collect blood can lead to an impact on routine and lifesaving medical care.

The seasons may change but the need for blood donors stays the same. Give blood or platelets and make a big difference in someone’s life by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Orange County
Goshen – Nov. 1: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Goshen Christian Reformed Church, 2448 NY-17A

Monroe – Nov. 6: 12 - 4:30 p.m., American Legion Post 488, 532 Lakes Rd.
New Windsor – Nov. 8: 12 - 5 p.m., National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, 374 Temple Hill Rd.
Otisville – Nov. 14: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., FCI Otisville - Training Center, 2 Mile Dr.
Highland Mills – Nov. 16: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Discovery Church, 654 NY-32

Ulster County

Napanoch – Nov. 2: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Napanoch Fire Co., 25 Plank Rd.
New Paltz – Nov. 9: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., New Paltz Fire Dept. No 1, 117 Henry W DuBois Rd.
Kingston – Nov. 11: 12 - 5 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars, 708 E Chester St.
Highland – Nov. 15 : 12 - 5 p.m., Highland Hose Company 1, 25 Milton Ave.
Lake Katrine – Nov. 16: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Aqua Jet Pools & Spas, 1606 Ulster Ave.