The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop.
In addition to summer fun and holidays, severe summer weather can have a sudden impact on the ability to collect blood and platelets. Scheduling and keeping donation appointments are crucial this month to ensure blood products are constantly available in the weeks to come for all patients, including those in trauma situations that may require several lifesaving transfusions.
All blood types are needed, and donors who don’t know their blood type can learn it after donation. Book a time to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
As a thank you, all who come to give by July 14 will receive an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while supplies last. Donors can personalize their one-of-a-kind shades with a blood type sticker that’s included! For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/goodr.
For those who come to give July 15-31, the Red Cross will say thanks with a Fandango movie reward by email. See RedCrossBlood.org/July.
Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities July 10-31:
Burbank
7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31: 11 a.m. – 5:45 p.m., Burbank Blood Donation Center, 317 N Pass Ave.
7/11: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., IATSE Local 80, 2520 W Olive Ave.
7/11-13, 7/18-20, 7/25-27: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Burbank Blood Donation Center, 317 N Pass Ave.
7/14-16, 7/21-23, 7/28-30: 12 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Burbank Blood Donation Center, 317 N Pass Ave.
7/24: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Burbank Elk’s Lodge #1497, 2232 N Hollywood Way
Chatsworth
7/13: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., St John Eudes Catholic Church, 9901 Mason Ave.
Granada Hills
7/26: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Los Angeles Fire Department FS #87, 10124 Balboa Blvd.
North Hills
7/31: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Galpin Motors, 15555 Roscoe Blvd.
North Hollywood
7/22: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Kaiser Permanente North Hollywood Regional Lab, 11668 Sherman Way
Porter Ranch
7/29: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Porter Ranch Library, 11371 Tampa Ave.
San Fernando
7/17: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Galpin Honda, 11151 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Sherman Oaks
7/15: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Westfield, 14006 Riverside Drive
7/29: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Westfield, 14006 Riverside Drive
Sylmar
7/17: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Guide Dogs of America, 13479 Glenoaks Blvd.
Tujunga
7/13: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes, 7344 Apperson St.
Van Nuys
7/17: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Van Nuys Public Library, 6250 Sylmar Ave.
7/20: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., ONEgeneration, 17400 Victory Blvd.
7/20: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., St. Bridget of Sweden Church, 7100 Whitaker Ave.
7/21: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Mid Valley YMCA, 6901 Lennox Ave.