Nashville, TN – For many, watching the classic holiday movie “Elf” has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. This November, the American Red Cross encourages people to add a new tradition as the holiday season begins: Spread cheer with a blood or platelet donation.
Donations are critical to the blood supply as the holiday season draws near – a time when blood donations often decline. Donors of all blood types are urged to give, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets.
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the film “Elf,” and create holiday cheer, all who come to give November 15th-30th will receive an exclusive pair of “Elf” + Red Cross socks, while supplies last. For more details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Elf.
It feels good to give a gift to someone else that truly means something. Those wishing to help patients receive lifesaving transfusions can book a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1.800.RED.CROSS (1.800.733.2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities November 15th-30th
Kentucky
Christian County
Fort Campbell
11/16/2023: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, 650 Joel Drive
11/21/2023: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Fort Campbell Commissary, 2606 Indiana Avenue
Logan County
Russellville
11/27/2023: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 296 West 6th Street
Todd County
Elkton
11/28/2023: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Todd Central High School, 806 South Main Street
Tennessee
Cheatham County
Pleasant View
11/18/2023: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Pleasant View Christian School, 160 Hicks Edgen Road
Montgomery County
Clarksville
11/21/2023: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Veteran’s Plaza – William O. Beach Civic Hall, 350 Pagaent Lane
11/22/2023: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street
11/27/2023: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street
11/29/2023: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street
Robertson County
Springfield
11/20/2023: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Springfield Funeral Home, 4005 Memorial Blvd.
How to donate blood
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.
Amplify your impact ? Volunteer!?
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check-in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.?
Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, contact or visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.?
About the American Red Cross
The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.
For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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