Donors needed now and throughout the summer.

“O” we need you this summer” says Lynne Whatley, Executive Director of the Union County Chapter. Slumps in blood donations are typical during June, July and August as donors become busy with summer activities and overlook donating blood. We are asking all eligible donors to make or keep appointments to give blood this summer to help maintain a stable blood supply for ongoing or emergency needs. Just one seriously injured patient can require dozens of blood products to survive.”

All blood types are needed, but Type O-negative is in especially high demand since it can be transfused to patients with any other blood type and is often used especially in emergency situations.

“Currently the Central Ohio Region has only a half day supply of type O-negative blood.” Whatley emphasizes. “Approximately 100 pints of O-negative blood are needed each day in Central Ohio. With just a half day supply of Type O-negative blood currently, we are urging eligible Type O-negative individuals to donate.

You can be the difference between an adequate blood supply and a summer shortage. To schedule an appointment, visit www.BLOODSavesLives.org. You can also visit our chapter website at chapters.redcross.org/oh/unioncounty, call our office at 937/642-6651 or stop by our office at 112 East 5th Street. Upcoming drives are as follows:
6/15/2009 Richwood United Methodist Church - Fellowship Hall
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open to public

6/18/2009 Catholic Community Center - Gym
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Open to public

6/20/2009 Roby Auto Group
9:30 am - 2:30 pm Open to public

6/22/2009 Union County Family YMCA
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open to public

6/26/2009 Memorial Hospital - Women's center
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Open to public


6/27/2009 First UMC Marysville - Family Life Center
8:00 am - 2:00 pm Open to public

6/29/2009 Marysville Elks Lodge
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open to public

6/30/2009 Union County American Red Cross building/1st floor vacant space
Open to public
6/30/2009 Best Buy
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open to public

7/5/2009 Milford Center Lions Club Building 4-H club
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Open to public

BE SURE TO ASK ABOUT SPECIAL PROMOTIONS AT THE UPCOMING DRIVES TO INCLUDE Cedar Point Discount Coupon Give AWAY, Saturn Lease promotion, Nascar Tickets Drawing, and the Gun’s and Hoses campaign.

In addition to providing blood donation services to our community, the Union County Chapter also provides relief to victims of disaster, trains thousands in lifesaving skills, serves as a communication link between U.S. military members and their families, and assists our neighbors around the country who are victims of disasters or conflicts

If you are at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in good general health, you may be eligible to donate blood. All donors need to present positive identification. The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.™