Red Cross seeks blood donors

The Red Cross urges eligible donors to give now to help ensure blood is available throughout the rest of the spring & summer to meet patient needs

At times, blood and platelets are being distributed to hospitals faster than donations are coming in, which impacts the ability to rebuild the blood supply. Right now, the Red Cross has less than a five-day blood supply on hand. The Red Cross strives to have a five-day supply at all times to meet the needs of patients every day and be prepared for emergencies that may require significant volumes of donated blood products.

The Red Cross continues to have an emergency need for blood and platelet donors to give now and help save patient lives.  The American Red Cross is grateful for those who have been stepping up this year to give and want to remind those who are eligible that hospital patients are still counting on them to roll up a sleeve.

In the U.S., every two seconds someone needs blood or platelets. Someone’s liver and kidneys failed following a serious blood infection. The situation became urgent when his liver hemorrhaged. He was given a 10 percent chance of survival. After receiving 77 units of blood, We can defy the odds.

There is a lot that goes into saving a life, but if the blood wasn’t available when needed, Many wouldn’t be here today.  Blood and platelets are needed for many different reasons. Accident and burn victims, heart surgery patients, organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease may all need blood.

Donors of all blood types are urgently needed to help restock the shelves. The Red Cross is thanking those who come in to donate blood or platelets

To schedule an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Thursday, March 23, 2017

12 PM – 6 PM

WaKeeney Community Blood Drive

WaKeeney First United Methodist Church

500 Summit Ave

WaKeeney, Ks  67672