Red Cross calls for healthy donors to maintain blood supply
(Oct. 19, 2018) — As influenza activity picks up, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets to ensure a strong blood supply for patients in need.
Blood and platelets can only be given by donors who are feeling well. One way to maintain health is to get a flu vaccine each fall. There is no waiting period to give blood or platelets after receiving a flu shot as long as the donor is symptom-free and fever-free.
Stay healthy this flu season and make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visitingRedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed this fall after hurricanes Michael and Florence forced the cancellation of about 200 blood drives, causing approximately 7,000 units of blood and platelets to go uncollected.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 1-15 in Southern New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania:
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
American Red Cross Blood Donation Centers
Camden County Donor Center
5425 Marlton Pike, Pennsauken
Monday – Wednesday: 11:45 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. (whole blood & platelet pheresis)
Thursday – Sunday: 7:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. (platelet pheresis)
Pleasantville Blood Donation Center
850 N. Franklin Ave., Pleasantville
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Atlantic
Atlantic City
11/14/2018: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Resorts Hotel Casino, 1133 Boardwalk
Egg Harbor City
11/12/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 312 Philadelphia Ave.
Egg Harbor Township
11/5/2018: 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., St. Katharine Drexel Roman Catholic Church, 6075 W. Jersey Ave.
Richland
11/6/2018: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine Preparatory School, 611 Cedar Ave.
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Burlington
Beverly
11/5/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Jesus the Good Shepherd Worshipping at St. Joseph’s Church, 805 Warren St.
11/10/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Beverly United Methodist Church, 133 Warren St.
Burlington
11/13/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Doane Academy, 350 W. Riverbank Drive
11/15/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 366 E. Broad St.
Marlton
11/9/2018: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Virtua Marlton, 90 Brick Road
Moorestown
11/6/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 101 Bridgeboro Road
11/13/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Hope Community Church, 235 W. Main St.
Mount Holly
11/4/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Mount Holly Moose Lodge No. 737, 853 Woodlane Road
Mount Laurel
11/6/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Ramblewood Country Club, 200 Country Club Parkway
11/11/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., YMCA, 59 Centerton Road
11/13/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., CSAA Insurance Group, 1400 Howard Blvd.
11/14/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Chick-Fil-A, 1418 Nixon Drive
Riverside
11/8/2018: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Beverly-Riverside Masonic Lodge No. 107, 621 S. Chester Ave.
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Camden
Haddonfield
11/3/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Haddon Fire Company No. 1, 15 N. Haddon Ave.
Voorhees
11/2/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., The William G. Rohrer Center for Health Fitness, 2309 Evesham Road
11/5/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Cooper Heart Institute, 931 Centennial Blvd.
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Cape May
South Seaville
11/6/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., South Seaville United Methodist Church, 115 Corsons Tavern Road
Villas
11/2/2018: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Lower Township Branch Library, 2600 Bayshore Road
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Cumberland
Bridgeton
11/13/2018: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St.
Vineland
11/2/2018: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Vineland City Hall Council Chambers, 640 E. Wood St.
11/5/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Vineland Developmental Center, 1676 E. Landis Ave.
11/12/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Moose Lodge No. 434, 187 W. Wheat Road
11/15/2018: 8:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m., Cumberland County College, Student Center, 3322 College Drive
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Gloucester
Clayton
11/9/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Paul’s Baptist Church, 103 Aura Road
Mickleton
11/8/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., East Greenwich Municipal Building, 159 Democrat Road
Pitman
11/17/2018: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., The Rock Church, 205 Esplanade Ave.
Sewell
11/6/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Bethel United Methodist Church, 481 Delsea Drive
11/7/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library, 606 Delsea Drive
11/10/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Mantua Township Community Center, 111 Mercer Ave.
11/11/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Church of the Holy Family, 226 Hurffville Road
11/15/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Cardinal Village, 455 Hurffville-Crosskey Road
Williamstown
11/3/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Williamstown Masonic Lodge No. 166, 37 Howard Ave.
11/15/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Free Public Library of Monroe Township, 713 Marsha Ave.
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Salem
Carneys Point
11/2/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Penns Grove Masonic Lodge No. 54, 330 Georgetown Road
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SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Bucks
Bensalem
11/7/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Tifereth Israel, 2909 Bristol Road
11/8/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Best Western, 3499 Street Road
Chalfont
11/10/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bharatiya Temple, Inc., 1612 County Line Road
Doylestown
11/1/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 301 N. Main St.
11/2/2018: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Foundations Behavioral Health, 833 E. Butler Ave.
11/9/2018: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Central Bucks West High School, 375 W. Court St.
11/14/2018: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Delaware Valley University, Student Center, 700 E. Butler Ave.
Levittown
11/8/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Ramada Inn, 6201 Bristol Pike
Morrisville
11/1/2018: 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Morrisville Fire Company, 528 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Newtown
11/9/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bucks County Community College Rollins Building, 275 Swamp Road
11/12/2018: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., American Legion Morell Smith Post No. 440, 41 Linden Ave.
11/12/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Anchor Presbyterian Church, 980 Durham Road
Ottsville
11/2/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Regina Academy at St. John the Baptist, 4040 Durham Road
Perkasie
11/9/2018: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Margaret M. Seylar Elementary School, 820 Callowhill Road
Quakertown
11/13/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., West End Fire Company, 1319 Park Ave.
Richboro
11/7/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Northampton Township Library, 25 Upper Holland Road
Trevose
11/14/2018: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Wawa Training Center, 900 N. Brook Drive
11/15/2018: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Wawa Training Center, 900 N. Brook Drive
Warminster
11/2/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Nativity of Our Lord, 585 W. Street Road
11/9/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Ann’s Choice, Keystone Clubhouse, 30000 Ann’s Choice Way
Warrington
11/13/2018: 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Central Bucks High School South, 1100 Folley Road
Yardley
11/5/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Woodside Presbyterian Church, 1667 Edgewood Road
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Chester
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
West Chester Blood Donation Center
523 East Gay St., West Chester
Monday – Thursday: 11:45 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. (whole blood)
Friday – Sunday: 7:15 a.m. – 3 p.m. (whole blood & platelet pheresis)
Coatesville
11/9/2018: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Chester County Public Safety Training Center, 137 Modena Road
Devon
11/2/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Luke Lutheran Church, 203 N. Valley Forge Road
Downingtown
11/7/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Chester County Intermediate Unit, 455 Boot Road
11/13/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Delaware County Community College, 100 Bond St.
Exton
11/8/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., AGI, 220 Valley Creek Blvd.
Glenmoore
11/1/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Forks of Brandywine Presbyterian Church, 1648 Horseshoe Pike
Thorndale
11/1/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Thorndale United Methodist Church, 3503 E. Lincoln Highway
West Chester
11/1/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Penn Wood Elementary School, 1470 Johnny’s Way
11/5/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Saints Simon and Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Court
11/6/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., West Chester University, Sykes Student Union, 110 W. Rosedale Ave.
11/15/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Church of the Holy Trinity, 212 S. High St.
West Grove
11/7/2018: 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Avon Grove High School, 257 E. State Road
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Delaware
Aldan
11/6/2018: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Aldan Union Church, 7 E. Providence Road
Aston
11/14/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Timothy’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 535 Lamp Post Lane
Bryn Mawr
11/3/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Harriton High School, 600 N. Ithan Ave.
11/14/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 568 Montgomery Ave.
Chadds Ford
11/8/2018: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., St. Cornelius Roman Catholic Church, 160 Ridge Road
Drexel Hill
11/5/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., St. Bernadette’s Roman Catholic Church, 1035 Turner Ave.
Folsom
11/10/2018: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Ridley Community Center, 801 Morton Ave.
Havertown
11/14/2018: 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Temple Lutheran Church, 501 Brookline Blvd.
Media
11/6/2018: 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Penncrest High School, 134 Barren Road
11/14/2018: 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Wawa Dairy Warehouse, 1393 W. Baltimore Pike
Radnor
11/5/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Cabrini University, Grace Hall, 610 King of Prussia Road
Upper Chichester
11/7/2018: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Ballrooms at the Phoenix, 1661 Mill Road
Wayne
11/15/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., St. David’s Episcopal Church, 763 Valley Forge Road S.
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Montgomery
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
Willow Grove Donor Center
31 Easton Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Monday – Wednesday: 11:45 a.m.-6 p.m. (platelet pheresis)
Thursday – Sunday: 7:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. (platelet pheresis)
Abington
11/10/2018: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Our Lady Help of Christians, 1500 Marian Road
Ambler
11/6/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Temple University, Bright Hall, 580 Meetinghouse Road
Ardmore
11/15/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Merion Fire Company of Ardmore, 35 Greenfield Ave.
Bala Cynwyd
11/9/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Pearson Vue, 3 Bala Plaza W.
Bryn Athyn
11/3/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bryn Athyn Church, 550 Tomlinson Road
Collegeville
11/8/2018: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Trinity United Church of Christ, 532 E. Main St.
11/14/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Courtyard Marriott, 600 Campus Drive
Conshohocken
11/12/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., GMH Mortgage, 625 W. Ridge Pike
Dresher
11/2/2018: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., New Life Presbyterian Church of Dresher, 2015 S. Limeklin Pike
Elkins Park
11/8/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Beth Sholom, 8231 Old York Road
Fort Washington
11/6/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Trumark Financial Credit Union, 335 Commerce Drive
11/7/2018: 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc., 7050 Camp Hill Road
11/12/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Fort Washington Elementary School, 1010 Fort Washington Ave.
11/14/2018: 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc., 7050 Camp Hill Road
Harleysville
11/6/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Siemens Industry, Inc., 2060 Detwiler Road
11/9/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Advent Lutheran Church of Goshenhoppen, 470 Landis Road
Hatfield
11/10/2018: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., American Legion Home Post No. 933, 2100 Koffel Road
Horsham
11/1/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., St. Catherine of Siena, 321 Witmer Road
11/6/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Keith Valley Middle School, 227 Meetinghouse Road
King of Prussia
11/6/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Upper Merion Township Building, 175 W. Valley Forge Road
11/8/2018: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Perspecta, 720 Vandenburg Road
Lafayette Hill
11/15/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., St. Philip Neri School, 3015 Chestnut St.
Lansdale
11/5/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Knapp Elementary School, 698 Knapp Road
Maple Glen
11/4/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Beth Or Synagogue, 239 Welsh Road
Meadowbrook
11/13/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., The Meadowbrook School, 1641 Hampton Road
Merion Station
11/13/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Temple Adath Israel, 250 N. Highland Ave.
Norristown
11/9/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Pathway School, 162 Egypt Road
North Wales
11/12/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 211 S. Main St.
Pottstown
11/5/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Comfort Inn, 99 Robinson St.
Royersford
11/10/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., VFW Post No. 6341, 730 S. Fourth Ave.
Willow Grove
11/1/2018: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Calvary Presbyterian Church, 405 N. Easton Road
Wynnewood
11/12/2018: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., St. Charles Seminary, 100 E. Wynnewood Road
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Philadelphia
American Red Cross Blood Donation Centers
Philadelphia Donor Center
700 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia
Monday – Wednesday: 11:45 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. (whole blood & platelet pheresis)
Thursday – Sunday: 7:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. (whole blood & platelet pheresis)
Northeast Philadelphia Donor Center
1401 Rhawn St., Philadelphia
Monday – Thursday: 11:45 a.m. – 7:15 p.m. (whole blood & platelet pheresis)
Friday – Sunday: 7:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. (whole blood & platelet pheresis)
11/1/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Academy House, 1420 Locust St.
11/2/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., University of Pennsylvania, Sigma Nu Fraternity House, 3819 Walnut St.
11/5/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., University of the Arts, Solmssen Court, 320 S. Broad St.
11/5/2018: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., University of Pennsylvania, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.
11/5/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., University of Pennsylvania, Kings Court English House, 3465 Sansom St.
11/6/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., University of Pennsylvania, Towne Building, 220 S. 33rd St.
11/7/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., St. Monica’s Senior School, 2500 S. 16th St.
11/8/2018: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Imhotep Institute Charter High School, 6201 N. 21st St.
11/8/2018: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Temple University, Howard Gittis Student Center, 1755 N. 13th St.
11/9/2018: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Temple University, Howard Gittis Student Center, 1755 N. 13th St.
11/12/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 3400 Civic Center Blvd.
11/12/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Church of St. Alban, 500 Fairthorne St.
11/13/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., St. Edmond’s Roman Catholic Church, 2130 S. 21st St.
11/13/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Apartment Building at 2116 Chestnut St.
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How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) 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.
Volunteers needed
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross is to become a volunteer transportation specialist and deliver lifesaving blood products to local area hospitals. Volunteer transportation specialists play a very important role in ensuring an ample blood supply for patients in need by transporting blood and blood products. For more information and to apply for a volunteer transportation specialist position, contact <insert local contact information> or visit rdcrss.org/driver.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit RedCross.org orCruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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