MANSFIELD — Spring is close, but February often brings unpredictable winter weather that can cause blood drive cancellations and make it difficult for donors to make it to their appointments safely.
As the American Red Cross continues to monitor seasonal challenges that could impact the blood supply, donors are urged to make and keep appointments to help prevent a shortage in the weeks to come. Donors of all blood types – particularly type O blood donors, the most needed blood group by hospitals – and platelet donors are needed daily to meet demand.
In thanks for helping keep hospital shelves stocked, all who come to give in February will get a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, thanks to Amazon. Those who come to donate this month will also automatically be entered to win a trip for two to Clearwater Beach, Florida. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/heart.
Protect the blood supply from dropping – book a time to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Feb. 1-14
Crawford County
Bucyrus
2/2/2023: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., Bucyrus High School, 900 W. Perry Street
2/7/2023: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Amvets Post 27 – Bucyrus, 235 E Galen St
Crestline
2/9/2023: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Crestline High School, 7854 Oldfield Road
Galion
2/9/2023: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Northmor High School, 7819 Ohio 19
2/14/2023: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Galion Alliance Church, 430 Portland Way North.
Knox County
Danville
2/14/2023: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 7 W Rambo Street
Howard
2/9/2023: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Apple Valley, 850 Crestrose Drive
Martinsburg
2/1/2023: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Martinsburg Community Center, 122 W Liberty St
Mount Vernon
2/1/2023: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Road
2/9/2023: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Glenn A. Gallagher Centre, 1451 Gambier Rd.
Morrow County
Cardington
2/4/2023: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Cardington First United Methodist Church, 300 South Marion Street
2/10/2023: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Cardington Lincoln High School, 349 Chesterville Avenue
Marengo
2/10/2023: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Marengo United Methodist Church, 8 N. Main Street
Richland County
Bellville
2/14/2023: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Saint Paul Lutheran Church, 48 Church Street
Butler
2/2/2023: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Community Building, 21555 Pealer Mill Rd
Mansfield
2/1/2023: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Richland Mall RSMO, 2209 Richland Mall
2/7/2023: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Berean Baptist, 2145 Middle Bellville Road
2/8/2023: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Richland Mall RSMO, 2209 Richland Mall
Shelby
2/10/2023: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Pioneer Career & Tech Center, 27 Ryan Rd.
