August is National Wellness Month, and the American Red Cross is suggesting a blood donation as a perfect way to celebrate it.
Blood, platelet and plasma donations are critical to saving lives, and summer typically sees lower donor numbers. At this time, the Red Cross says that it’s in need of all blood types, but especially type O-positive and B-negative in order to avoid further drawing down of supplies…and there are a few incentives offered for those who show up.
Free screening for A1C, commonly used to detect diabetes and prediabetes, will be offered to all successful blood, platelet or plasma donors. Fasting isn’t required and you’ll get your results within a week or two.
Another incentive is a $15 e-gift card for a merchant of your choice to everyone donating during August. Details and appointments are available at RedCrossBlood.org.
Here’s a list of upcoming collections scheduled in Sheboygan County:
Plymouth
8/20/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Ladewig Zinkgraf American Legion Post 243, 40 S Stafford Street.
Sheboygan
8/6/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Anytime Fitness, 2701 S Business Drive.
8/8/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sheboygan Trades and Labor Hall, 1104 Wisconsin Avenue.
8/15/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sheboygan Trades and Labor Hall, 1104 Wisconsin Avenue.
8/21/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Uptown Social, 1817 N 8th Street.
8/22/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sheboygan Trades and Labor Hall, 1104 Wisconsin Avenue.
8/29/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sheboygan Trades and Labor Hall, 1104 Wisconsin Avenue.
9/5/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sheboygan Trades and Labor Hall, 1104 Wisconsin Avenue.
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