Trauma Awareness Month: Blood Drive in Westford

By Joe Lipovich (Patch Staff)

LEXINGTON, MA—May is Trauma Awareness Month, and the American Red Cross is urging donors to donate blood for patient emergencies.

According to a release, the Red Cross must collect approximately 14,000 blood donations to meet the needs of trauma patients and others with serious medical conditions.

There will be a blood drive in Westford on May 23 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Saint Catherine's Church at 107 North Main Street. 

Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, or at least 16 years old with parental consent. They must also be healthy and feeling well and weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors must also not have donated blood in the last 56 days.

Here are some additional donation guidelines for young donors.

If you cannot attend the drives, use this search tool to find other blood drives near you.