Red Cross in need of blood; Offer incentives
September 3, 2021
Blood supplies continue to be low and the Red Cross is offering new incentives to those who care enough to donate.
As fall approaches, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help end their critical need for blood. There are concerns that the latest increase in COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant and hurricane season, which just saw Ida make landfall last weekend, may further call into question the ability to collect and respond at the request of hospitals. In recent weeks, the Red Cross has seen a 10% drop in donors.
To thank those who donate blood or platelets in September, the Red Cross will send them a coupon for a free haircut at Sport Clips. Plus, those who donate through Tuesday will receive a new 16-ounce Red Cross Campfire Mug.
Several blood donor opportunities present themselves this month in Brighton, Fowlerville, Hamburg and Howell. A list of dates and locations is below. Residents can also make an appointment using the Red Cross Blood Donor App on their smart phone, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Upcoming blood drives in Livingston County:
Brighton
9/13/2021: 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., 242 Community Church, 7526 Grand River
9/14/2021: 12 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Grand River
2/9/2021: 11:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Green Oak Charter Twp, 10001 Silver Lake Rd
3/9/2021: 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., Hampton Inn, 8068 Challis Road
Fowlerville
9/27/2021: 12:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., St Agnes Catholic Church, 855 E. Grand River Avenue
Hamburg
09/14/2021: 1:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 7701 E Mi State Road 36
Howell
10/1/2021: 12:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Chilson Hills Church, 4440 Brighton Road
9/15/2021: 12 p.m.-5:45 p.m., Tanger Outlet Center, 1475 N. Burkhart Rd.
9/17/2021: 11 am-4:45pm, Hartland Community Education, 9525 E. Highland Road
9/22/2021: 12:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., First Presbyterian of Howell, 323 W. Grand River Avenue
7/9/2021: 1:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 6686 Oak Grove Road
Pinckney
09/24/2021: 10:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., Masonic Temple, 210 Mann Street