November 19
Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives

[November 11, 2014]  The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood to help ensure sufficient blood supplies are available for patients this holiday season.

Blood donations often decline during the holidays when donors get busy with travel and family gatherings, but the need for blood remains steady. Someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds.

Eligible donors with all types are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

As extra encouragement to donate blood during the busiest time of November for many people, presenting blood donors from Nov. 26 through Nov. 30 will receive a limited-edition Red Cross potholder stuffed with unique celebrity chef recipes, while supplies last. Thanksgiving recipes are courtesy of Mario Batali, Rocco DiSpirito, Alex Guarnaschelli and Mike Isabella.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Hartsburg
11/19/2014: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hartsburg Emden Jr. & Sr. High School, 400 West Front Street

Lincoln
11/19/2014: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Lincoln Sports Complex, 1400 Primm Rd

[Ben Corey, American Red Cross]