The American Red Cross needs help to bring back the A’s, B’s and O’s. These letters represent blood types, and the reality is that during blood shortages these letters do go missing from hospital shelves. The American Red Cross urges donors of all blood types to give now to help prevent delays in patient care this summer.
Earlier this month, A’s, B’s and O’s began disappearing from brand logos, social media pages, signs and websites as part of the Missing Types campaign to draw attention to the need for new blood donors. More than 1,000 partners across the country, from small businesses to leading national brands, have signed on to join the #MissingType movement and raise awareness about the critical role of every blood donor.
While thousands of donors have answered the call to donate blood, more donors are needed now to help ensure blood types don’t go missing. During the summer, especially around holidays like Independence Day, donations often don’t keep pace with patient needs. The Red Cross is thanking all those who come to donate July 2-7 with an exclusive Red Cross Missing Types T-shirt, while supplies last.
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 June 25-July 15 in Berks, Chester, and Montgomery counties:
BERKS COUNTY
Douglassville7/11/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Wawa, 10 Maplewood Drive
CHESTER COUNTY
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
West Chester Blood Donation Center
523 East Gay St., West ChesterMonday – Thursday: 11:45 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. (whole blood)
Friday – Sunday: 7:15 a.m. – 3 p.m. (whole blood & platelet pheresis)
Berwyn7/5/2018: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Brandywine Realty Trust Building, 300 Berwyn Park, 801 Cassatt Road
7/10/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Trident, 1205 Westlakes Drive
7/12/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Envestnet, 1000 Chesterbrook Blvd., Suite 250
Coatesville6/29/2018: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., YMCA Brandywine, 295 Hurley Road
Devon7/6/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Luke Lutheran Church, 203 N. Valley Forge Road
Downingtown7/2/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s School, 340 Manor Ave.
Exton7/9/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Lionville Fire Company, 15 S. Village Ave.
7/10/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., AGI, 220 Valley Creek Blvd.
Glenmoore7/12/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Ludwig’s Corner Fire Company, 1325 Pottstown Park
Kennett Square7/3/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Kennett Square VFW Post No. 5467, 704 W. Baltimore Pike
7/5/2018: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Kendal Crosslands, 1660 E. Street Road
Kimberton6/27/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., St. Basil’s Roman Catholic Church, 2300 Kimberton Road
Oxford7/5/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Church Knights of Columbus Council No. 13241, 201 Church Road
Paoli7/13/2018: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Paoli Hospital, 255 W. Lancaster Ave.
Phoenixville7/2/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., YMCA, 400 E. Pothouse Road
Thorndale7/3/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Thorndale United Methodist Church, 3503 E. Lincoln Highway
West Chester6/27/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Wellington at Hershey’s Mill, 1361 Boot Road
6/28/2018: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Chester County Hospital, 701 E. Marshall St.
West Grove7/6/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Londongrove Township Building, 372 Rose Hill Road
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
Willow Grove Donor Center31 Easton Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090Monday – Wednesday: 11:45 a.m.-6 p.m. (platelet pheresis)
Thursday – Sunday: 7:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. (platelet pheresis)
Abington7/1/2018: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Road
7/6/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2086 Parkview Ave.
7/9/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Abington Public Safety Training Facility, 2200 Florey Lane
7/9/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church, 1501 Ferndale Ave.
7/13/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Our Lady Help of Christians, 1500 Marian Road
Ambler6/28/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Senior Adult Activities Center, 45 Forest Ave.
7/7/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 16 E. Park Ave.
Ardmore6/29/2018: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Ardmore Presbyterian Church, 5 W. Montgomery Ave.
Cheltenham7/5/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Cheltenham Fire Company, 413 Ryers Ave.
Collegeville6/26/2018: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Trinity United Church of Christ, 532 E. Main St.
7/11/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Courtyard Marriott, 600 Campus Drive
Conshohocken7/13/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 508 Harry St.
Eagleville7/7/2018: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lower Providence Fire Company, 3199 W. Ridge Pike
Elkins Park6/28/2018: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Salus University, Hafter Student Community Center, 8360 Old York Road
7/11/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Eagle Rock Apartments, 1235 Ashbourne Road
Fort Washington6/28/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Trumark Financial Credit Union, 335 Commerce Drive
7/3/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 530 W. Pennsylvania Ave.
Gladwyne7/9/2018: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Beth David Reform Congregation, 1130 Vaughn Lane
Glenside6/26/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., North Penn VFW Post No. 676, 2519 Jenkintown Road
Harleysville7/12/2018: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Indian Valley YMCA, 890 Maple Ave.
Haverford7/14/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Memorial Church of God in Christ, 747 Buck Lane
Horsham7/15/2018: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Days Inn, 245 Easton Road
Jenkintown6/26/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Galman Group, 261 Old York Road
6/29/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Rydal Park Retirement Community, 1515 The Fairway
King of Prussia7/2/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Valley Forge Casino Resort, 1160 First Ave.
7/2/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Doubletree Hotel, 301 W. Dekalb Pike
7/11/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., AT&T, 200 N. Warner Road
7/12/2018: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Neiman Marcus, 170 N. Gulph Road
Kulpsville6/28/2018: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., The Peter Powerhouse Foundation at Towamencin Mennonite Church, 1980 Sumneytown Pike
7/3/2018: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Wawa Operations Office, 1555 Bustard Road
Lafayette Hill7/11/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Whitemarsh Township Building, 616 Germantown Pike
Lansdale6/30/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Grace Mennonite Church, 630 York Ave.
7/9/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 1020 S. Valley Forge Road
7/11/2018: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., The Reserve at Gwynedd, 301 Primrose Drive
7/12/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Covenant Community Fellowship Church, 1080 Sumneytown Pike
Limerick7/13/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road
Narberth7/5/2018: 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., St. Margaret School, 227 N. Narberth Ave.
Norristown7/7/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Masonic Lodge No. 620, 2589 W. Township Line Road
Oaks7/11/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Dunkin’ Donuts, 108 Black Rock Road
Penn Valley7/10/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Beth Am Israel Synagogue, 1301 Hagys Ford Road
Plymouth Meeting6/29/2018: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Epiphany of Our Lord, 3050 Walton Road
Pottstown7/2/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Comfort Inn, 99 Robinson St.
Royersford7/2/2018: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Dunkin’ Donuts, 800 Main St.
7/2/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., VFW Post No. 6341, 730 S. Fourth Ave.
Schwenksville7/3/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Saint Teresa of Calcutta School, 256 Swamp Pike
Souderton7/15/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 2021 E. Township Line Road
Spring Mount6/30/2018: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lower Frederick Fire Company, 137 Spring Mount Road
Telford6/27/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Franconia Heritage Restaurant, 508 Harleysville Pike
6/28/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 107 W. Lincoln Ave.
6/29/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Indian Valley Public Library, 100 E. Church Ave.
West Conshohocken7/12/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive
Willow Grove7/10/2018: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Calvary Presbyterian Church, 405 N. Easton Road
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(R) to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
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, contact contact Nancy Tobin at 215-451-4229 or nancy.tobin@redcross.org or 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.
