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Give blood to American Red Cross in honor of Black History Month in FebruaryDonors who give in February will receive a $5.00 Amazon.com gift card thanks to $1 million donation from Amazon
Their passion for helping improve the lives of patients in need of lifesaving blood products is carried on through dedicated blood donors, blood drive sponsors, volunteers, and Red Cross employees. ![]() American Red Cross phlebotomist Marquis Lewis visits with Kimberly McCaw while she donates blood. (Jason Miczek, American Red Cross) Drew, an African American surgeon, was the medical director of the first Red Cross blood bank in 1941. Drew’s research about the storage and shipment of blood plasma proved that blood could be stored for transfusions. Many of the processes he developed are still in use today. As the first African American chair of the Red Cross Board of Governors, Holland was passionate about blood research. His commitment to providing the safest possible blood products for patients in need helped inform many safeguards the Red Cross has in place today to not only protect patients but also blood donors. Blood donation appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1.800.RED CROSS (1.800.733.2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. As a thank-you for helping ensure a stable blood supply, those who come to give this February will receive a $5.00 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Amazon. (Restrictions apply. Additional information and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Together.) Inspiring lifesaving actionThis gift is made possible by a generous $1 million donation from Amazon, and the Red Cross hopes it will motivate donors to roll up a sleeve to ensure patients continue to have access to lifesaving blood products. During this pandemic, the Red Cross has been fortunate to witness the best of humanity and grateful to partners like Amazon, who have stepped up to help. Amazon’s generous donation will specifically help support the Red Cross efforts to collect a sufficient amount of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 Coronavirus patients as well as support the needs of sickle cell patients by helping to engage the Black community on the importance of giving blood and hosting blood drives.
Important COVID-19 information for donorsThe Red Cross is testing blood, platelet, and plasma donations for COVID-19 Coronavirus antibodies. The test may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether an individual developed COVID-19 Coronavirus symptoms. Red Cross antibody tests will be helpful to identify individuals who have COVID-19 Coronavirus antibodies and may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Convalescent plasma is a type of blood donation collected from COVID-19 Coronavirus survivors that have antibodies that may help patients who are actively fighting the virus. Plasma from whole blood donations that test positive for COVID-19 Coronavirus antibodies may be used to help COVID-19 Coronavirus patients. COVID-19 Coronavirus antibody test results will be available within one to two weeks in the Red Cross Blood Donor App or donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. A positive antibody test result does not confirm infection or immunity. The Red Cross is not testing donors to diagnose illness, referred to as a diagnostic test. To protect the health and safety of Red Cross staff and donors, it is important that individuals who do not feel well or believe they may be ill with COVID-19 Coronavirus postpone donation. Upcoming blood donation opportunities Feb. 16-28Christian County:Fort Campbell, KY 2/12/2021: 10:00am-3:00pm, Fort Campbell PX, 2840 Bastogne Avenue
Dickson County:Charlotte, TN 2/20/2021: 9:00am-2:00pm, Jackson Chapel United Methodist Church Community Center, 3008 Bowker Road Dickson, TN 2/22/2021: 10:00am-2:00pm, Bank of Dickson, 466 Hwy 46 S. 2/25/2021: 2:00pm-7:00pm, YMCA Dickson, 225 Henslee Drive
Montgomery CountyClarksville, TN 2/15/2021: 10:30am-4:30pm, American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street 2/15/2021: 12:00pm-6:00pm, Governor’s Square Mall, 2801 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard 2/17/2021: 10:30am-4:30pm, American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street 2/22/2021: 10:30am-4:30pm, Clarksville American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street 2/24/2021: 10:30am-4:30pm, Clarksville American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street 2/26/2021: 10:00am-3:00pm, Morgan University Center, Governors Lane
About Blood DonationSimply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit ?RedCrossBlood.org, call 1.800.RED CROSS (1.800.733.2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device 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. About the American Red CrossThe American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% 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 or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross. SectionsNewsTopicsAmerican Red Cross, APSU Morgan University Center, Bastogne Avenue, Black History Month, Blood Drive, Charlotte TN, Clarksville, Clarksville TN, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Dickson County, Dickson Tn, Fort Campbell KY, Fort Campbell PX, Governors Lane, Governors Square Mall, Madison Street, Montgomery County, Nashville, Nashville TN, pandemic, Wilma Rudolph Boulevard |
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