The American Red Cross urges people to share their good health this holiday season by donating blood or platelets for patients in need.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 16-30:

• Canton, Nov. 16 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Morley Wesleyan Church, 7254 County Road 270; Nov. 28, 1-6 p.m., Saint Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive;

• Lisbon, Nov. 30, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Lisbon Central School, 6866 County Route 10;

• Madrid, Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Madrid Waddington High School, 2582 State Highway 345;

• Massena, Nov. 21, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Saint Lawrence Centre, 6100 State Route 37; Nov. 29, 2:30-6:30 p.m., Horizons, 56-58 Main St.;

• Norwood, Nov. 21, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Village of Norwood, 15 S. Main St.;

• Ogdensburg, Nov. 27, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Ogdensburg Knights of Columbus, 721 Hasbrouck St.;

• Rensselaer Falls, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Rensselaer Falls Fire Department, 424 Rensselaer St.

To donate, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) 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.