Donate Blood
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When:
November 22, 2017 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
2017-11-22T09:00:00-08:00
2017-11-22T15:00:00-08:00
Where:
Torrance-South Bay YMCA
2900 Sepulveda Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505
USA
2900 Sepulveda Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505
USA
Cost:
Free
Contact:
1-800-733-2767
Give thanks for good health by donating blood this holiday season
The American Red Cross encourages people to share their good health this holiday season by donating blood for patients in need.
Mike Healey’s son was born prematurely, weighing 3 pounds, and immediately needed blood. “I gave blood the next day and have done it 56 times since then,” he said. Though Healey’s son spent his first 49 days of life in the neonatal intensive care unit, he has thrived and is now a healthy, 10-year-old little league baseball player. “I will never forget whoever selflessly gave blood for my son.”
A decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors are busy with holiday activities and travel. However, patients don’t get a holiday break from needing lifesaving transfusions. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
By giving blood or platelets, donors may give patients more time – and more holidays – with loved ones. Make an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.orgor calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities
El Segundo
Torrance Blood Donation Center
Monday: 12:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 12:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Thursday: 10:45 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Friday: 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Saturday: 7:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
11/22/2017: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Torrance-South Bay YMCA, 2900 West Sepulveda Blvd
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 in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), 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 and platelet donors can 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, from a computer or mobile device. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
Volunteers needed
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross is to become a volunteer transportation specialist and deliver lifesaving blood products to local area hospitals. Volunteer transportation specialists play a very important role in ensuring an ample blood supply for patients in need by transporting blood and blood products. For more information and to apply for a volunteer transportation specialist position, visit rdcrss.org/driver.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.