Give Blood In Springfield For National Blood Donor Month

SPRINGFIELD, PA – The American Red Cross is encouraging people to help meet the urgent need for blood and platelets by resolving to give blood during National Blood Donor Month. And you have several chances in Springfield to do just that.

The critical role of blood and platelet donors has been celebrated each January for nearly 50 years during National Blood Donor Month, which coincides with one of the most difficult times to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients. Busy holiday schedules, extreme winter weather and seasonal illnesses often impact donor turnout this time of year.

You can give blood at the following drives in the area this January:

• 1/14/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Blue Church, 940 Baltimore Pike
• 1/15/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Road
• 1/28/2019: 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Scenic Hills Elementary School, 235 Hill View Road

To encourage blood and platelet donation throughout the month of January, presenting donors will receive a voucher for a free medium hot coffee and a free classic donut, redeemable at participating Dunkin' restaurants in the Greater Philadelphia region, while supplies last. The vouchers are not redeemable for cash.

Make an appointment to donate blood or platelets by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting the Red Cross website or calling 1-800-733-2767.

Another way to help keep the blood supply strong in the new year is to host a Red Cross blood drive. To learn more about hosting a blood drive and to sign up, visit the Red Cross website here.

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