When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving
care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month
in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O blood
donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now:
Type O negative is the universal blood type and what emergency room personnel reach for when
there is no time to determine a patient’s blood type in the most serious situations.
Type O positive blood is the most used blood type because it can be transfused to Rh-positive
patients of any blood type.
Platelets are often needed to help with clotting in cases of massive bleeding.
It’s the blood already on the shelves that can help save lives in an emergency. Book a time to give
now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood
Donor App. Thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts, all who come to donate April 29-May 31 will get a coupon for
a free haircut by email. Plus, those who come to give through May 19 will be automatically entered for a
chance to win a trip for two and VIP racing experience to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity
Races at Darlington Raceway Labor Day weekend, including entry to the Sport Clips racetrack hospitality
tent and a $1,000 gift card. Additionally, those who come to give through May 19 will also get a bonus $10
e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details on all offers, visit RedCrossBlood.org/RaceToGive.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities May 7-31
WI
Clark
Loyal
5/30/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., American Legion Hall, 302 N Union St
Owen
5/7/2024: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center, W4266 State Road 29
Jackson
Melrose
5/22/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Melrose Mindoro High School, N181 State Hwy 108
La Crosse
La Crosse
5/7/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
5/8/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
2024-APL-2108
5/9/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., La Crosse Public Library, 800 Main St
5/10/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
5/11/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
5/13/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
5/14/2024: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Moose Lodge, 1932 Ward Avenue
5/14/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
5/15/2024: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., Moose Lodge, 1932 Ward Avenue
5/15/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
5/16/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Moose Lodge, 1932 Ward Avenue
5/17/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
5/18/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
5/20/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
5/21/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
5/22/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
5/23/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Valley View Mall, 3800 State Rd 16
5/24/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
5/25/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
5/27/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
5/28/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
5/29/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
5/31/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
5/31/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Moose Lodge, 1932 Ward Avenue
6/1/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
6/3/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
6/4/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
6/5/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., La Crosse State Office Building, 3550 Mormon Coulee Rd
6/5/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
6/5/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Pearl Street Brewery, Pearl Street Brewery, 1401 St. Andrew St.
6/7/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy 16
Onalaska
5/9/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Journey Lutheran Church, Journey Lutheran Church, 2703 Sand lake Coulee
Rd.
5/16/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints In Onalaska, Church of Latter
Day Saints, 701 Well St.
5/23/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Luther High School, 1501 Wilson
6/7/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., First Free Church, First Free Church, 123 Mason St.
West Salem
5/21/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 625 W Franklin Street
Monroe
Cashton
5/10/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 539 South St
Ontario
5/15/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., String Swing, 21700 Noble Ave
Sparta
5/7/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Legion, 1116 Angelo Rd
Tomah
5/30/2024: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Masonic Temple, Tomah Masonic Temple, 520 East Saratoga St.
2024-APL-2108
Wilton
6/1/2024: 7 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Wilton Community Center, 400 East Street
Vernon
Coon Valley
5/20/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Coon Valley Lutheran Church, 1005 Central Ave
Hillsboro
6/4/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Hillsboro Firemen’s Community Center, 203 Mill Street
Readstown
5/17/2024: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 112 East Center St.
Stoddard
5/17/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., St Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, 303 N Main Street
Viroqua
5/28/2024: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Church of Christ, 825 Nelson Pkwy
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.
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