Blood Donations Urgently Needed by the American Red Cross The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter. Eligible blood donors of all types are needed, especially those with O, AB, B negative and A negative. Blood is needed to respond to emergencies large and small, across the country every day. Blood donations are urgently needed now and throughout the winter to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients in need. 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). Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Macon Decatur 2/1/2016: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, 3950 Lourdes Lane Argenta 2/2/2016: 1:45 p.m. – 6 p.m., Friends Creek Community Building, 101 East Elm Decatur 2/2/2016: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Decatur Blood Donation Center, 2674 N. Main St 2/4/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Decatur Blood Donation Center, 2674 N. Main St 2/5/2016: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Millikin University Richards Treat Center, 1184 West Main Street 2/7/2016: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1177 W. Hickory Point Road 2/8/2016: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., St. Teresa High School, 2710 North Water Street 2/9/2016: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Decatur Blood Donation Center, 2674 N. Main St 2/11/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Decatur Blood Donation Center, 2674 N. Main St How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood donors may now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site. About the American Red Cross: For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.