Donate Blood In Bala Cynwyd Nov. 1

BALA CYNWYD, PA – With the holiday season approaching, the American Red Cross is encouraging donors to give blood now to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this winter. And the Bala Cynwyd area is hosting a drive this week where you can help keep supplies stocked.

The drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Pearson Vue, 3 Bala Plaza West, Bala Cynwyd.

Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, many regular donors delay giving due to holiday activities and travel, which can lead to lower-than-average blood supplies.

More donations are needed in the weeks leading up to the holidays to help stock the shelves for patients like Emily Bratton. After the birth of her first child, she received several units of blood.

"I know that my life was saved because someone, somewhere, was willing to donate their blood," Bratton said in a statement. "There aren’t words to describe how incredibly thankful I am that people are willing to donate blood to help a stranger."

Give patients in need another reason to be thankful – make an appointment to give blood. Download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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