The American Red Cross is sending blood donations to hospitals faster than they are coming in. We need more donors to give in July to help avoid a blood shortage that could impact patient care at hospitals across the country.
To encourage donations, the Red Cross is teaming up with Warner Bros. Discovery for the 35th anniversary of Shark Week and the theatrical release of Meg 2: The Trench. The public is encouraged to celebrate a summer of sharks and help shore up the national blood supply by giving in July. Additionally, in response to the great need for blood, those who hurry in to help by coming to give July 1-16 will receive a limited-time bonus $15 gift card by email to a merchant of their choice.
Donate blood and help maintain a stable blood supply. Every day the Red Cross must collect more than 13,000 pints of blood for patients across the country. Encourage family and friends to join you in donating at the following locations in July:
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
1:30 PM – 6 PM
First Baptist Church of Spruce Pine
125 Tappan St, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Friday, July 21, 2023
1 PM – 5 PM
Cannon Memorial Hospital
Sloop Medical Office Plaza, Downstairs conference room
434 Hospital Dr, Linville, NC 28646
A pint of blood from you could be a gift of life for someone in need. Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit red-cross-blood-dot-org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to learn more and make an appointment.
