The American Red Cross wants everyone to enjoy a safe and fun Fourth of July, which includes ensuring a strong blood supply for patients in hospitals across the country.
There has been a concerning shortfall in blood donations in recent weeks, and the upcoming holiday
could put a further strain on donations, as millions celebrate with family vacations and other seasonal
activities. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type B negative or O negative blood as well as
platelet donors, are needed to make an appointment to give now to ensure blood remains available for
patients this summer.
To encourage blood donations, the Red Cross is offering the following to those who come to give in the
coming weeks:
* All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma through June 30 will receive a $10 gift card by
email to a merchant of their choice. Those who come to give in June will also be automatically
entered for a chance to win a backyard theater package. Details for both offers can be found at
RedCrossBlood.org/June.
* All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma July 1-11 will receive an exclusive Red Cross dry
bag, while supplies last. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/gifts.
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).
Here are some local donation sites and times:
Clark
Abbotsford
7/5/2023: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Abbotsford City Hall, 203 N First St
Greenwood
6/22/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., K & S Logistics, 111 East Miller
Neillsville
6/26/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., American Legion Post 73, 6 Boon Blvd, PO Box 204
6/28/2023: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Clark County Courthouse, 517 Court St
Thorp
6/27/2023: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thorp Fire & Ambulance District Station, 101 S Wilson St
Jackson
Alma Center
6/29/2023: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Lincoln High School, 124 S School St
Black River Falls
7/19/2023: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Lunda Community Center, 405 State Hwy 54
La Crosse
6/23/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
6/23/2023: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Valley View Mall, 3800 State Rd 16
6/24/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
6/26/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
6/26/2023: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., St Joseph Workman Cathedral, 530 Main St.
6/27/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
6/28/2023: 11:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
6/30/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
Monroe
Fort McCoy
6/30/2023: 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., Barney Community Center, 1000 E Montgomery Street
Tomah
7/17/2023: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Toro Company, 200 Sime Ave
Eau Claire
Altoona
7/7/2023: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., OakLeaf Surgical Hospital, 1000 Oakleaf Way
Eau Claire
6/22/2023: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church Eau Claire, 1314 E Lexington Blvd
6/23/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
6/24/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
6/25/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
6/26/2023: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Chippewa Valley Museum, 1204 E Half Moon Dr
6/26/2023: 12 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
6/27/2023: 12 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
6/28/2023: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., St Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3307 State Street
6/28/2023: 12 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
6/30/2023: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E Hamilton Ave
Trempealeau
Ettrick
6/27/2023: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Living Hope Lutheran Church, 15630 E 4th St
Galesville
7/3/2023: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church Galesville, 20335 W Gale Ave
Osseo
7/17/2023: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., City of Osseo Municipal Building, 13712 8th Street
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