People are being urged to donate blood by an appointment as soon as possible instead of waiting for a nearby blood drive as an ongoing shortage strains supplies.
Justin Kern of the American Red Cross of Wisconsin says that demand is up 12% compared to last year, and over 1,000 additional donations are needed daily to meet current demand and end the shortage. Although all types are needed, that’s especially true for type-O which is now limited to a single day’s supply.
Donors now through July 31st will get a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email and be entered in a drawing for $5,000 worth of gas, while those donating August 1st – 15th will be entered for the chance to win a VIP trip for two to the sold-out Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee.
Here are upcoming blood drives in the area:
Cedar Grove
8/10/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Faith Reformed Church, 243 S Fourth St
Plymouth
8/25/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Ladewig Zinkgraf American Legion Post 243, 40 S Stafford St
Sheboygan
7/30/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sheboygan Trades and Labor Hall, 1104 Wisconsin Ave
8/5/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Mead Public Library, 710 N. 8th St.
8/6/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sheboygan Trades and Labor Hall, 1104 Wisconsin Ave
8/13/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sheboygan Trades and Labor Hall, 1104 Wisconsin Ave
8/20/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sheboygan Trades and Labor Hall, 1104 Wisconsin Ave
8/27/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sheboygan Trades and Labor Hall, 1104 Wisconsin Ave
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