In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing
critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are asked to give
now to keep blood supply levels rising after a summer shortage. Type O blood donors and those
giving platelets are especially needed.
A steady increase in lifesaving blood products is vital to ensuring hospitals stay ready for any situation
this fall. As National Preparedness Month continues, the Red Cross highlights the importance of having a
strong supply of blood products already on hand for disasters and emergencies of all kinds and to meet
the needs of patients every day.
Now is the time to book an appointment and help patients counting on lifesaving transfusions. To
schedule a time to give blood or platelets, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use
the Red Cross Blood Donor App. In thanks, those who come to give Sept. 1-15, 2024, will receive an
exclusive Red Cross raglan T-shirt, while supplies last.
All who come to give Sept. 16-30, 2024, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details, visit
RedCrossBlood.org/Fall.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Sept. 9-30
WI
Clark
Abbotsford
9/18/2024: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Abbotsford High School, 307 N Fourth Ave
Owen
10/8/2024: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center, W4266 State Road 29
Jackson
Black River Falls
9/27/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lunda Community Center, 405 State Hwy 54
Melrose
9/25/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Melrose Mindoro High School, N181 State Hwy 108
La Crosse
2024-APL-0115
2024-APL-2472
Bangor
10/9/2024: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Bangor High School, 700 10th St
Holmen
9/20/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Holmen Community Center, Holmen Community Ctr., 600 N Holmen Dr.Suite
200
La Crosse
9/9/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
9/10/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
9/11/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
9/13/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
9/13/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., La Crosse Public Library, 800 Main St
9/13/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Valley View Mall, 3800 State Rd 16
9/14/2024: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
9/16/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
9/17/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
9/18/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
9/20/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
9/20/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Black River Beach Community Center, 1433 Rose St.
9/21/2024: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
9/23/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
9/23/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Olivet Beacon of Light Lutheran Church, 2100 Bainbridge St
9/24/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
9/25/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Hogan Admin Center – Gym, 807 East Ave S
9/25/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
9/27/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
9/27/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Moose Lodge, 1932 Ward Avenue
9/28/2024: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
9/30/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
10/1/2024: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., University of WI La Crosse Student Union, 521 East Avenue N
10/1/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
10/2/2024: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., University of WI La Crosse Student Union, 521 East Avenue N
10/2/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
10/4/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
10/5/2024: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
10/7/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
10/8/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
10/9/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
10/10/2024: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Moose Lodge, 1932 Ward Avenue
10/11/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
Onalaska
9/18/2024: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Onalaska American Legion Post 336, 731 Sand Lake Rd
West Salem
9/24/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 625 W Franklin Street
Monroe
Cashton
10/11/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Cashton Community Center, 811 Main St.
Sparta
2024-APL-0115
2024-APL-2472
9/10/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Legion, 1116 Angelo Rd
9/18/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Faith Evangelical Free Church, 6644 WI-16
10/9/2024: 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Rumpel Fitness Center, 1121 South S Street
Tomah
9/26/2024: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Masonic Temple, Tomah Masonic Temple, 520 East Saratoga St.
Wilton
10/5/2024: 7 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Wilton Community Center, 400 East Street
Vernon
Coon Valley
9/16/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Coon Valley Lutheran Church, 1005 Central Ave
Hillsboro
10/8/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro High School, 777 School Rd.
Viroqua
9/17/2024: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Viroqua High School, 100 Blackhawk Dr
9/30/2024: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Church of Christ, 825 Nelson Pkwy
Westby
10/4/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Westby High School, 206 West Ave S
How to donate blood
Simply 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 to ensure a reliable supply for patients. 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 their pre-
donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at
the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood
Donor App.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40%
of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and
supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that
depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more
information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
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