Red Cross, Warner Bros. Discovery partnering to encourage blood donations around Shark Week & theatrical release of MEG 2: THE TRENCH
LA CROSSE, Wis. (July 11, 2023) — The American Red Cross continues to see a concerning trend –
blood donations are being sent to hospitals faster than they are coming in. The Red Cross has collected
about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors are asked to make an
appointment to give blood or platelets now to avoid a looming blood shortage.
To help head off a more serious situation, the Red Cross is teaming up with Warner Bros. Discovery for
the 35th anniversary of Shark Week and the theatrical release of Meg 2: The Trench. The public is
encouraged to celebrate a summer of sharks and help shore up the national blood supply by giving in
July.
In thanks for helping, the Red Cross is offering several incentives to donors who come out to give blood
or platelets in the coming weeks. Additionally, in response to the great need for blood, those who hurry in
to help by coming to give July 1-16 will receive a limited-time bonus $15 gift card by email to a merchant
of their choice.
July 1-11: All who come to give will get an exclusive Red Cross dry bag, while supplies last.
Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Gifts.
July 12-Aug 12: Those who come to give will be automatically entered for a chance to win a
three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island
Aquarium. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Shark.
July 17-31: Presenting donors will receive an officially licensed Shark Week T-shirt, while
supplies last. Donors will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New
York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Details are
available at RedCrossBlood.org/Shark.
By scheduling and keeping appointments in July, donors can help provide for those in immediate
need of lifesaving care. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood
Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Clark
Loyal
8/1/2023: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., American Legion Hall, 302 N Union St
Jackson
Black River Falls
7/19/2023: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Lunda Community Center, 405 State Hwy 54
7/28/2023: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Black River Memorial Hospital, 711 W Adams St
Melrose
7/26/2023: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Melrose Mindoro High School, N181 State Hwy 108
La Crosse
Bangor
7/12/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Bangor High School, 700 10th St
La Crosse
7/11/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
7/12/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
7/13/2023: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Red Cross Scenic Bluffs Chapter, 2927 Losey Blvd South
7/14/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
7/15/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
7/17/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
7/18/2023: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., Moose Lodge, 1932 Ward Avenue
7/18/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
7/19/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Moose Lodge, 1932 Ward Avenue
7/19/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
7/21/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
7/21/2023: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Black River Beach Community Center, 1433 Rose St.
7/21/2023: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Valley View Mall, 3800 State Rd 16
7/22/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
7/24/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
7/25/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
7/26/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
7/28/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
7/29/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
7/31/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
8/1/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
8/2/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
8/4/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
Monroe
Cashton
8/4/2023: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Cashton Community Center, 811 Main St.
Fort McCoy
7/27/2023: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Bldg 50, Bldg. 50 South O Street
Sparta
7/13/2023: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Legion, 1116 Angelo Rd
Tomah
7/17/2023: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Toro Company, 200 Sime Ave
8/3/2023: 10:45 a.m. – 5 p.m., Masonic Temple, Tomah Masonic Temple, 520 East Saratoga St.
Eau Claire
Altoona
7/26/2023: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Red Cross, 3728 Spooner Ave.
Eau Claire
7/11/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
7/12/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
7/14/2023: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
7/15/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
7/16/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
7/17/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
7/18/2023: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Brewing Projekt, 1807 N Oxford Ave
7/18/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
7/19/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
7/21/2023: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
7/22/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
7/23/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
7/24/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
7/25/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
7/26/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
7/28/2023: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
7/29/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
7/30/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
7/31/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
Trempealeau
Blair
7/24/2023: 12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Blair Lutheran Church, 126 S Peterson Ave
Osseo
7/17/2023: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., City of Osseo Municipal Building, 13712 8th Street
8/4/2023: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Dove Healthcare, 51019 Ridge View Rd
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