Someone needs blood every two seconds. One donation can save up to three lives. A single car accident victim can require 100 pints of blood. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. Whether a patient receives whole blood, red cells, platelets or plasma, this lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation.
BUT...
Around Memorial Day, the Red Cross sees a steep decline in blood donations. Busy summer schedules, vacations and school breaks also cause a drop in donations. Accidents, medical emergencies and chronic blood conditions don’t take a summer break – patients need blood every day!
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
We have a wonderful opportunity to help our community by showing up to donate either at the Hilltop Chapel on July 11 or Concord Chapel on July 30. You can sign up in advance at www.RedCrossBlood.org, enter the sponsor code: InterfaithCommunity or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
Click HERE to view all the eligibility requirements on the Red Cross website.
If you are not eligible to donate, volunteers are needed to help out with check-ins and at the snack table! Please email Rebecca Palmer to volunteer in one of these capacities.
Interfaith Blood Drive
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Hilltop Building, Cultural Hall
4351 Hilltop Drive, El Sobrante, CA 94803
Thursday, July 11, 2019
from 1:00p to 7:00p
Concord Building, Cultural Hall
3700 Concord Blvd., Concord, CA 94519
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
from 1:00p to 7:00p
To schedule your appointment, please log in to redcrossblood.org,
enter the Sponsor Code: InterfaithCommunity
or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
If you have questions regarding your eligibility
to donate blood, please call 1-866-236-3276
Identification is required.
