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Red Cross to hold multiple blood drives across St. Lawrence County in March

Posted 3/8/17

During what the Red Cross calls “Red Cross Month” in March, the organization encourages eligible donors in St. Lawrence County to join in its lifesaving mission by giving blood. Make an …

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Red Cross to hold multiple blood drives across St. Lawrence County in March

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During what the Red Cross calls “Red Cross Month” in March, the organization encourages eligible donors in St. Lawrence County to join in its lifesaving mission by giving blood.

Make an appointment by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

The following blood drives will be staged during March in St. Lawrence County:

• March 8, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Hammond Central School, 51 S. Main St.

• March 10, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Ogdensburg Free Academy, 1100 State St.

• March 13, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Parishville-Hopkinton Central School, 12 County Road 47.

• March 14, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Clifton Fine Central School, 11 Hall Ave., Star Lake.

• March 14, 4-8 p.m., Massena Community Center, 61 Beach St.

• March 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Canton Central School, 99 State St.

• March 15, 12:30-5:30 p.m., St Lawrence Centre, 6100 State Route 37, Massena.

• March 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Norwood Norfolk Central School, 7852 State Highway 56.

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.

Blood donors can now 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, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.