Blood Drives Coming Up In Royersford, Blood Shortage Anticipated

ROYERSFORD, PA — The American Red Cross is holding blood drives in towns around the area this month as a shortage, specifically on certain types of blood, is anticipated.

Donors of all types are urged to participate. Locally, here are some options:

• 7/2/2018: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, 800 Main St.
• 7/2/2018: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., VFW Post No. 6341, 730 S. Fourth Ave.

Earlier this month, A's, B's and O's began disappearing from brand logos, social media pages, signs and websites as part of the Red Cross Missing Types campaign to draw attention to the need for new blood donors. More than 1,000 partners across the country, from small businesses to leading national brands, have signed on to join the #MissingType movement and raise awareness about the critical role of every blood donor.

While thousands of donors have answered the call to donate blood, more donors are needed now to help ensure blood types don't go missing.

During the summer, especially around holidays like Independence Day, donations often don't keep pace with patient needs. The Red Cross is thanking all those who come to donate July 2 through July 7 with an exclusive Red Cross Missing Types T-shirt, while supplies last.

Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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