Red Cross Blood Drives – Ongoing List of Opportunities to Save a Life
(compiled, updated Nov. 16, 2014)
Someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds.
Eligible donors with all types are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
How to donate blood
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 (16 with parental consent 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 shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent 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 visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Oakland County
Berkley
11/26/2014: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, 2219 Coolidge Hwy.
Bloomfield Hills
11/30/2014: 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., The Muslim Unity Center, 1830 W. Square Lake Rd.
Farmington Hills
11/26/2014: 1:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Orchard United Methodist Church, 30450 Farmington Road
Ferndale
11/18/2014: 8 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest
Madison Heights
11/18/2014: 8 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Beaumont Home Health Services, 1410 East 14 Mile Road
11/19/2014: 8 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., McNaughton McKay Electric, 1357 E. Lincoln Avenue
11/28/2014: 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 1087 Gardenia
Orion Township
11/24/2014: 2 p.m. – 7:45 p.m., Great Lakes Athletic Club, 3800 Baldwin Road
Rochester
11/26/2014: 12:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Meadowbrook Christian Church, 2741 Walton Blvd.
11/30/2014: 8 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Living Word Lutheran Church, 3838 North Rochester Road
Rochester Hills
11/24/2014: 11:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Rochester College, BIG BUS #18, 800 West Avon Road
Southfield
11/19/2014: 9 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Nemer Property Group, Inc, 300 Galleria, Suite 101
11/25/2014: 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., Southfield Town Center, 4000 Town Center
Troy
11/24/2014: 1 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Big Beaver United Methodist Church, 3753 John R. Road
Waterford
11/24/2014: 1 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene, 2840 Airport Road
11/26/2014: 9 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Oakland Schools, 2111 Pontiac Lake Road
11/28/2014: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland
11/28/2014: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Peace Lutheran of Waterford, 7390 Elizabeth Lake Road
West Bloomfield
11/25/2014: 1:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Temple Kol-Ami, 5085 Walnut Lake Road
11/30/2014: 8 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Prince of Peace Catholic, 5300 Green Road