Red Cross Blood Drive in Thorp Tuesday
Saturday, July 20th, 2013 -- 2:17 PM
-Whether someone is among the 39 percent of the U.S. population with type O positive blood or the 2 percent with B negative, the American Red Cross is looking for eligible donors of all types to give blood this summer to help avert a shortage.Those with O negative, A negative and B negative are especially urged to donate, as their blood types are often in high demand because they can potentially be transfused to both Rh negative and positive patients. O negative is the universal blood type and can potentially be transfused to any patient.
Vacations, activities and holidays contribute to a decrease in donations during the summer, but patients don?t get a break from needing blood. Visit the Summer of Stories campaign website, redcrossblood.org/summer, to make an appointment to donate, then share why you give blood and watch videos about people whose lives have been touched by donors.
There is a localt opportunity for you to donate. There?s a blood drive happening on Tuesday, July 23rd from 12pm-6pm at the Thorp Fire and Ambulance District Station.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.