Turn over a new leaf – give blood or platelets this fall

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The American Red Cross asks the public to start the season off with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation. Those who give this fall play an important role in keeping the blood supply high enough to help patients counting on blood products for care – especially ahead of the busy holiday season. Book a time to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

As a thank-you, the Red Cross is offering these opportunities for donors:

  • All who come to give through Sept. 30 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a VIP NASCAR racing experience, including two tickets to a 2023 Sport Clips Haircuts-sponsored race of the winner’s choice, round-trip airfare for two, up to a three-night hotel stay, and entry to a Sport Clips racetrack hospitality tent, if available, plus a $750 gift card, thanks to Sport Clips.

  • Those who come to give in September will also receive a coupon for a free haircut by email, also thanks to Sport Clips. Details are available at rcblood.org/racetogive.

  • All who come to give Oct. 1-31, 2022, will receive a $5 e-Gift Card by email to a merchant of choice.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Ashland County

Ashland1 p.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 7, Samaritan on Main, 663 E. Main St.

Hayesville2-7 p.m., Oct.t 11, Hayesville United Methodist Church, 44 S. Mechanic St.

Holmes County

Charm8 a.m.-7 p.m., Oct. 10, Keim Lumber, 4465 State Route 557, Charm

Nashville1-7 p.m. Oct 14, Nashville Church of Christ, 13457 State Route 39

Walnut Creek10/13/2022: 1-7 p.m. Oct. 13, Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, 2691 County Road 144

Wayne County

Apple Creek1-7 p.m. Oct. 3, Son Light Chapel, 8721 Mount Hope Road

Dalton1-7 p.m. Oct. 12, Dalton Presbyterian Church, 163 W. Main St.

Fredericksburg1-7 p.m. Oct. 11, Mennonite Christian Assembly, 10664 Fryburg Road

Kidron1-7 p.m. Oct. 4, Kidron Mennonite Church, 3987 Kidron Road

Mount Eaton1-7 p.m. Sept. 27, New Leaf Center, 16014 E. Chestnut St.

Orrville11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Aultman Orrville Hospital, 832 S. Main St.

2-7 p.m. Oct. 14 Trinity United Methodist Church, 1556 Rex Drive

RittmanNoon-6 p.m. Oct. 11, United Methodist Church, 211 Metzger Ave.

Wooster10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 29, College of Wooster, 1189 Beall Ave.8 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 1, American Red Cross Wayne County, 244 West South St.1-6 p.m. Oct. 4, American Red Cross Wayne County, 244 W. South St.

How to donate blood

Download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed. 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 to complete the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of the donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Give blood this fall: Dates for Holmes, Wayne, Ashland counties