At a time where maintaining the national blood supply is already challenging, American Red Cross Account Manager Tammy Ritchie says the weather has not done them any favors.
“The snow and the weather has played havoc on our blood supply just like it has in everyone’s lives, and we have had to cancel hundreds of units worth of blood drives, so we are doing everything we can to start out March on a high note,” Ritchie said. “Hopefully the weather helps us.”
The Red Cross has several upcoming opportunities for Kentuckians to donate blood and support those impacted by the recent flooding and winter weather. One such donation opportunity is the upcoming Quicksie Versus Wolf Blood Drive.
“The blood drive will be on Thursday, March 13 at the Pritchard Community Center,” Ritchie said. “To schedule an appointment, you can call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to redcrossblood.org. Bring your family, bring your friends, because we need it. Our hospitals need it and our patients, most importantly.”
When you check in at the Quicksie Versus Wolf Blood Drive, let them know which station you are supporting in the friendly competition.
Ritchie says the Red Cross is adding new incentives for donors in March.
“Everybody who donates in March will receive a $10 gift card by email after their donation, and anyone who comes in is actually successful, which means for some reason you weren’t deferred, we will be doing free A1C testing on everybody,” Ritchie said.
Visit www.redcrossblood.org for more information or to schedule a donation.