October is National Liver Awareness Month, and the American Red Cross reminds eligible blood donors that organ transplant patients often rely on donated blood. Liver transplant patients may need 30 or more different blood products during surgery. In fact, two liver transplant patients at a hospital served by the Red Cross were recently treated with a combined total of 40 pints of red blood cells and 30 pints of plasma.
Liver transplants are the second most common transplant in the U.S., following kidney transplants. According to the American Liver Foundation, more than 6,000 liver transplants are performed every year in the U.S.
All blood types are currently needed, especially O negative, B negative and A negative. Type O negative, the universal blood type, can potentially be transfused to patients with any blood type.
There are a variety of ways to help protect your liver from disease. The American Liver Foundation offers these simple tips: Eat a healthy diet low in fatty foods, limit alcohol intake, manage medications appropriately and limit contact with toxins. For more information, visit liverfoundation.org.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Clark County
Oct. 5 from 1-5 p.m. at Walmart, 109 Malone in Arkadelphia, Ark.
Oct. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Curtis Fire Department, 3883 Central Road in Gurdon, Ark.
Cleburne County
Oct. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Heber Springs High School, 800 W. Moore in Heber Springs, Ark.
Oct. 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quitman High School, Highway 25 North in Quitman, Ark.
Oct. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Westside High School, 7295 Greers Ferry Road in Greers Ferry, Ark.
Conway County
Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at University of Arkansas Community College, 1537 University Blvd. in Morrilton, Ark.
Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at University of Arkansas Community College, 1537 University Blvd. in Morrilton, Ark.
Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at University of Arkansas Community College, 1537 University Blvd. in Morrilton, Ark.
Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at University of Arkansas Community College, 1537 University Blvd. in Morrilton, Ark.
Oct. 14 from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 896 Highway 92 in Plumerville, Ark.
Oct. 15 from 3-7 p.m. at Conway County Community Center, 1307 N. Business Highway 9 in Morrilton, Ark.
Drew County
Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at University of Arkansas, Highway 425 South in Monticello, Ark.
Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at University of Arkansas, Highway 425 South in Monticello, Ark.
Faulkner County
Oct. 1 from 3-7 p.m. at Walgreen’s, 850 Oak St. in Conway, Ark.
Oct. 2 from 2-5 p.m. at IC Corp., 751 S. Harkrider in Conway, Ark.
Oct. 2 from 8-11 a.m. at American Management Corp., 624 Front St. in Conway, Ark.
Oct. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mayflower High School, 10 Leslie King Drive in Mayflower, Ark.
Grant County
Oct. 6 from 1:30-6 p.m. at Sheridan Courthouse, 101 W. Center in Sheridan, Ark.
Hot Spring County
Oct. 11 from 1:30-6 p.m. at Arbor Oaks Healthcare & Rehab Malvern, 105 Russellville Road in Malvern, Ark.
Howard County
Oct. 9 from 3-7 p.m. at Centerpoint Community Center, 210 N. Centerpoint St. in Nashville, Ark.
Jefferson County
Oct. 1 from 2-7 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1610 W. 42nd St. in Pine Bluff, Ark.
Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at H.O. Clemmons Arena, 1500 L.A. Prexy Davis Drive in Pine Bluff, Ark.
Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1610 W. 42nd St. in Pine Bluff, Ark.
Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Simmons First National Bank, 501 Main St. in Pine Bluff, Ark.
Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1610 W. 42nd St. in Pine Bluff, Ark.
Lonoke County
Oct. 15 from 1-6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 204 N. Third St. in Cabot, Ark.
Ouachita County
Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Southern Arkansas University Tech College, 100 Carr Road in Camden, Ark.
Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bearden High School, 635 Plum in Bearden, Ark.
Pope County
Oct. 1 from 1-6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Arkansas Tech University, Room 233 of Doc Bryan Student Services, in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Arkansas Tech University, Room 233 of Doc Bryan Student Services, in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Saint Mary’s Hospital, 1808 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Pulaski County
Oct. 1 from 1-6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 4548 JFK Blvd. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Federal Building, 700 W. Capitol in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Federal Bureau Investigation, 24 W. Shackleford Blvd. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 4548 JFK Blvd. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Drive in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at eStem Public Charter High School, 123 W. Third St. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 4548 JFK Blvd. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Arkansas State Highway & Transportation, 10324 Interstate 30 in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Department of Human Services, 700 Main St. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Freeway Medical Building, 5800 W. 10th St. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 11 from 12-5 p.m. at Euronet Worldwide, 17300 Chenal Parkway in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 4548 JFK Blvd. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church Family Life Center, 5722 W. 12th St. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sylvan Hills High School, 484 Bear Paw Road in Sherwood, Ark.
Oct. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sylvan Hills High School, 484 Bear Paw Road in Sherwood, Ark.
Oct. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Saline County
Oct. 2 from 1-5:30 p.m. at Walmart, 17309 Interstate 30 West in Benton, Ark.
Oct. 6 from 12-4 p.m. at Enterprise Lanes Benton, 1515 Military Road in Benton, Ark.
Oct. 14 from 12-5 p.m. at Spring Creek Baptist Church, 19200 Interstate 30 in Benton, Ark.
Union County
Oct. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at El Dorado High School, 2000 Wildcat Drive in El Dorado, Ark.
White County
Oct. 2 from 12-6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1120 S. Main St. in Searcy, Ark.
Oct. 5 from 12-6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1120 S. Main St. in Searcy, Ark.
Oct. 9 from 12-6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1120 S. Main St. in Searcy, Ark.
Oct. 12 from 12-6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1120 S. Main St. in Searcy, Ark.
How to Donate Blood
Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org 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 (16 with parental permission in some states), 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.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross provides shelter, food and clothing to victims of disasters; supplies more than 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; ministers 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 or join our blog at blog.redcross.org.
There are a variety of ways to help protect your liver from disease. The American Liver Foundation offers these simple tips: Eat a healthy diet low in fatty foods, limit alcohol intake, manage medications appropriately and limit contact with toxins. For more information, visit liverfoundation.org.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Clark County
Oct. 5 from 1-5 p.m. at Walmart, 109 Malone in Arkadelphia, Ark.
Oct. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Curtis Fire Department, 3883 Central Road in Gurdon, Ark.
Cleburne County
Oct. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Heber Springs High School, 800 W. Moore in Heber Springs, Ark.
Oct. 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quitman High School, Highway 25 North in Quitman, Ark.
Oct. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Westside High School, 7295 Greers Ferry Road in Greers Ferry, Ark.
Conway County
Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at University of Arkansas Community College, 1537 University Blvd. in Morrilton, Ark.
Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at University of Arkansas Community College, 1537 University Blvd. in Morrilton, Ark.
Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at University of Arkansas Community College, 1537 University Blvd. in Morrilton, Ark.
Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at University of Arkansas Community College, 1537 University Blvd. in Morrilton, Ark.
Oct. 14 from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 896 Highway 92 in Plumerville, Ark.
Oct. 15 from 3-7 p.m. at Conway County Community Center, 1307 N. Business Highway 9 in Morrilton, Ark.
Drew County
Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at University of Arkansas, Highway 425 South in Monticello, Ark.
Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at University of Arkansas, Highway 425 South in Monticello, Ark.
Faulkner County
Oct. 1 from 3-7 p.m. at Walgreen’s, 850 Oak St. in Conway, Ark.
Oct. 2 from 2-5 p.m. at IC Corp., 751 S. Harkrider in Conway, Ark.
Oct. 2 from 8-11 a.m. at American Management Corp., 624 Front St. in Conway, Ark.
Oct. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mayflower High School, 10 Leslie King Drive in Mayflower, Ark.
Grant County
Oct. 6 from 1:30-6 p.m. at Sheridan Courthouse, 101 W. Center in Sheridan, Ark.
Hot Spring County
Oct. 11 from 1:30-6 p.m. at Arbor Oaks Healthcare & Rehab Malvern, 105 Russellville Road in Malvern, Ark.
Howard County
Oct. 9 from 3-7 p.m. at Centerpoint Community Center, 210 N. Centerpoint St. in Nashville, Ark.
Jefferson County
Oct. 1 from 2-7 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1610 W. 42nd St. in Pine Bluff, Ark.
Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at H.O. Clemmons Arena, 1500 L.A. Prexy Davis Drive in Pine Bluff, Ark.
Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1610 W. 42nd St. in Pine Bluff, Ark.
Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Simmons First National Bank, 501 Main St. in Pine Bluff, Ark.
Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1610 W. 42nd St. in Pine Bluff, Ark.
Lonoke County
Oct. 15 from 1-6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 204 N. Third St. in Cabot, Ark.
Ouachita County
Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Southern Arkansas University Tech College, 100 Carr Road in Camden, Ark.
Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bearden High School, 635 Plum in Bearden, Ark.
Pope County
Oct. 1 from 1-6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Arkansas Tech University, Room 233 of Doc Bryan Student Services, in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Arkansas Tech University, Room 233 of Doc Bryan Student Services, in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Saint Mary’s Hospital, 1808 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville, Ark.
Pulaski County
Oct. 1 from 1-6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 4548 JFK Blvd. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Federal Building, 700 W. Capitol in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Federal Bureau Investigation, 24 W. Shackleford Blvd. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 4548 JFK Blvd. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Drive in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at eStem Public Charter High School, 123 W. Third St. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 4548 JFK Blvd. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Arkansas State Highway & Transportation, 10324 Interstate 30 in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Department of Human Services, 700 Main St. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Freeway Medical Building, 5800 W. 10th St. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 11 from 12-5 p.m. at Euronet Worldwide, 17300 Chenal Parkway in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 4548 JFK Blvd. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church Family Life Center, 5722 W. 12th St. in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sylvan Hills High School, 484 Bear Paw Road in Sherwood, Ark.
Oct. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sylvan Hills High School, 484 Bear Paw Road in Sherwood, Ark.
Oct. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock, Ark.
Saline County
Oct. 2 from 1-5:30 p.m. at Walmart, 17309 Interstate 30 West in Benton, Ark.
Oct. 6 from 12-4 p.m. at Enterprise Lanes Benton, 1515 Military Road in Benton, Ark.
Oct. 14 from 12-5 p.m. at Spring Creek Baptist Church, 19200 Interstate 30 in Benton, Ark.
Union County
Oct. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at El Dorado High School, 2000 Wildcat Drive in El Dorado, Ark.
White County
Oct. 2 from 12-6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1120 S. Main St. in Searcy, Ark.
Oct. 5 from 12-6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1120 S. Main St. in Searcy, Ark.
Oct. 9 from 12-6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1120 S. Main St. in Searcy, Ark.
Oct. 12 from 12-6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1120 S. Main St. in Searcy, Ark.
How to Donate Blood
Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org 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 (16 with parental permission in some states), 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.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross provides shelter, food and clothing to victims of disasters; supplies more than 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; ministers 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 or join our blog at blog.redcross.org.
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