“And sometimes they just forget to make an appointment, so we would like to encourage folks to keep making their appointments, because unfortunately people who are in hospitals that need blood, they just need to have it”.
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Blood donations to the American Red Cross tend to be low during the summer, so State Sen.
The partnership with Cedar Fair includes 10 theme parks across the USA with a goal of increasing blood and platelet donations during the summer months when donations decrease but the need remains constant.
Some patients need blood after a auto accident or complications during childbirth, while others need transfusions due to disease.
A report published in Anson Record revealed, “Donors typically donate less during the summertime, putting a strain on the American Red Cross’ blood supply, according to Krystal Overmyer, an external communications manager with Biomedical Field Marketing and Communications for the Red Cross”. Donors may schedule an appointment in advance on the website using the code “moga” for Mall of Georgia.
Capitola July 15 from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m.at Capitola Mall, 1855 41st Ave.
Every year Ascott Thailand pledges support to Thai Red Cross by organising blood donation drives twice a year, part of a company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign.
Los Gatos July 5 from 9:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.at St. Mary’s Church, 219 Bean Ave.
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Gilroy July 14 from 1 to 6 p.m.at First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave. Donors should bring photo identification, a Red Cross Donor Card or two other forms of identification. RapidPass enables donors to compete pre-reading and donation questions online from the privacy of home or office, reducing time spent at the blood drive.
