3/17/23
$10 Visa® Prepaid Card + chance at $3,000 Visa Prepaid Card for donors in March
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 16, 2023 — Spring is near! As the seasons change, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood doesn’t take a break. Blood and platelets remain at risk of running low this month. Donors are crucial to helping the Red Cross avoid a blood shortage in the weeks to come.
Donors of all blood types, especially type O donors and platelet donors, are encouraged to make and keep appointments to donate. Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
When donors lend an arm this month, the Red Cross will lend a hand. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma March 1-31, 2023, will receive a $10 Visa® Prepaid Card by email. Plus, they’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $3,000 Visa Prepaid Card – which could help toward expenses like gas or groceries. There will be five lucky winners. Details are available at rcblood.org/help.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities March 16-31
Columbia
3/23/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Columbia First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1106 Nashville Hwy
3/31/2023: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Columbia Fire & Rescue, 871 Iron Bridge Rd
Spring Hill
3/20/2023: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 5344 Main St.
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check-in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.
Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
