In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical need for blood and platelet products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are asked to give now to keep blood supply levels rising after a summer shortage. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed.
A steady increase in lifesaving blood and platelet products is vital to ensuring hospitals stay ready for any situation this fall. As National Preparedness Month continues, the Red Cross highlights the importance of having a strong supply of blood and platelet products already on hand for disasters and emergencies of all kinds and to meet the needs of patients every day.
Now is the time to book an appointment and help patients counting on lifesaving transfusions. To schedule a time to give blood or platelets, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App. In thanks, those who come to give Sept. 1-15, 2024, will receive an exclusive Red Cross raglan T-shirt, while supplies last.
All who come to give Sept. 16-30, 2024, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Sept. 9-30 are listed below by county.
Bryan
Richmond Hill
- 9/24/2024: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Church of the Hill, 9050 Ford Avenue
Bulloch
Brooklet
- 9/26/2024: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Brooklet Community Church, 201 Parker Avenue
Statesboro
- 9/13/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Pittman Park United Methodist Church, 1102 Fair Road
- 9/16/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Statesboro Primitive Baptist Church, 4 S. Zetterower Avenue
- 9/30/2024: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wesley Chapel, 103 Herty Dr
Candler
Metter
- 9/16/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Metter Community Center, 435 N. Rountree Street
Chatham
Bloomingdale
- 9/19/2024: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Faulkville Baptist Church, 144 Zeigler Road
Pooler
- 9/17/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., First Baptist Church - Pooler, 204 US Hwy 80 W
Savannah
- 9/11/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
- 9/12/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
- 9/13/2024: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Joe Marchese Construction, 1525 Dean Forest Rd. Suite 100
- 9/13/2024: 9 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
- 9/14/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
- 9/15/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
- 9/17/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
- 9/18/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
- 9/19/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
- 9/19/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Tiger Arena, 3219 College Street
- 9/20/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds Street
- 9/20/2024: 9 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
- 9/21/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
- 9/22/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
- 9/24/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
- 9/25/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
- 9/25/2024: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., St. Peter the Apostle Church Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #10579, 7020 Concord Road
- 9/26/2024: 12 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
- 9/27/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Savannah, 520 Washington Ave.
- 9/27/2024: 9 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
- 9/28/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
- 9/29/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Savannah Blood Donation Center, 25 Tibet Ave
- 9/9/2024: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., LifeBridge Church, 1821 E. Montgomery Cross Rd.
Screven
Sylvania
- 9/12/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Screven County Recreation Dept, 1605 Millen Highway
Tattnall
Glennville
- 9/24/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Baptist Church Glennville, 321 West Barnard Street
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.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
