The Hutchinson Community blood drives will begin on Monday, November 28th at First Presbyterian Church (201 E. Sherman Hutchinson, KS) and run through November 30th.
The 3-day blood drives will help ensure new moms, premature babies, cancer patients, and accident victims have access to safe, lifesaving blood. The Red Cross provides about 40% of the nation’s blood supply. This year’s goal for the annual drive is to collect 287 units.
The CDC predicts a serious spread of flu this year and is already reporting an early spike in cases in several states. When seasonal illnesses increase, the number of healthy blood donors tends to decrease. The Red Cross needs people to give now to help ensure blood is available when patients need it.
You can make an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming Donation Schedule at First Presbyterian Church (201 E. Sherman Hutchinson, KS):
- Monday, November 28th, 11 am- 6:30 pm
- Tuesday, November 29th – 11 am – 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, November 30th – 7 am – 1 pm
