Submitted by Bedford’s Lutheran Church of Our Savior
The Lutheran Church of The Savior, 426 Davis Road in Bedford is hosting a blood drive on Friday, February 7 from 2 to 7 pm. Schedule your appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). You can also register at www.redcrossblood.org.
Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.
Winter weather affects blood donations: Circulate the love… please give now!
Severe winter weather across much of the U.S. is doing more than keeping people indoors, it’s keeping blood off the shelves. Nearly 280 American Red Cross blood drives have been canceled in 25 states, and the result is a shortfall of nearly 8,400 blood and platelet donations.
As you may have heard recently, a young girl who needed lifesaving surgery was unable to do so because of a nationwide shortage of O Negative blood right now. The Red Cross says the recent winter weather is partly to blame. Fortunately, the surgery was able to be rescheduled.
You are urged to schedule an appointment to give blood in the coming days as long as it is safe to do so in your area. Your donation can help ensure a sufficient supply for patients.
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