MADISON — Trauma situations can quickly deplete hospital blood banks. During Trauma Awareness Month, the American Red Cross needs donors to help ensure a strong, stable blood supply is available at a moment’s notice. Type O negative blood donors are especially critical for emergencies.
As a thank you, all who come to give May 1-19 will receive a $10 e-gift card. Those who come May 20-31 will get an exclusive Red Cross beach towel, while supplies last. Plus, May 1-31, those who come to give will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to the 2023 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle.
Details on the importance of all type O blood donors are available in the attached news release.
Upcoming Blood Drives
New Glarus: 5/6/2023: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., New Glarus Area EMS, 401 3rd Street
Albany: 5/23/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Lions Building, 402 Cincinnati Street
Monroe: 5/23/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Green County EMS Main Room, 1800 12th Street
Juda: 5/24/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Juda High School, N2385 Spring Street
Darlington: 5/30/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., American Legion, 1400 Keep Street
Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
The American Red Cross supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization.