Red Cross issues an emergency call for blood and platelet donations during severe winter blood shortage
Blood donations needed now to prevent delays in care for patients like freshman Payton Kannarr
(Jan. 4, 2017) — The American Red Cross has a severe winter blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to make a donation appointment now and help save patient lives.
Hectic holiday schedules for many regular blood donors contributed to about 37,000 fewer donations in November and December than what was needed. Snowstorms and severe weather have also impacted donations. Nearly 100 blood drives were forced to cancel in December, resulting in more than 3,100 blood donations going uncollected.
“Blood and platelet donations are critically needed in the coming days so that patients can continue to receive the lifesaving treatments they are counting on,” said Nick Gehrig, communications director, Red Cross Blood Services. “We encourage donors to invite a family member or friend to donate with them to help meet patient needs. Right now, blood and platelet donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in.”
How to help
Find a blood donation opportunity and schedule an appointment to donate by using the free Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). The Red Cross is extending hours at many donation sites for more donors to give blood or platelets. Overall, the Red Cross has added nearly 200 hours to blood donation centers and community blood drives across the country over the next few weeks. Donation appointments and completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire are encouraged to help speed up the donation process.
“In about an hour, you can help save someone’s life. This simple act can have a profound impact on another human being,” said Gehrig.
Who blood donations help
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and patients receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease may all require blood to save their lives.
The treatments high school freshman Payton Kannarr receives to fight leukemia cause her blood counts to drop. She currently receives platelet transfusions weekly and red blood cells about every two weeks.
“We have seen firsthand the incredible need for blood products as we have been on this four-year roller coaster journey,” said Amy Kannarr, Payton’s mom. “Through the care and compassion of donors, Payton has been able to enjoy life as a teenager.”
Upcoming blood donation opportunities
Bountiful
Jan. 5 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Bountiful Utah Stake, 200 N. 200 W.
Jan. 13 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at Lakeview Hospital, 630 E. Medical Drive
Jan. 17 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Bountiful Central Stake, 640 S. 750 E.
Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bountiful City, 790 S. 100 E.
Clearfield
Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clearfield City Offices, 55 S. State
Farmington
Jan. 12 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Farmington South, 850 S. 50 E.
Kaysville
Jan. 6 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Kaysville Stake, 1505 Whispering Meadow Lane
Kaysville
Jan. 19 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Kaysville Utah Deseret Mill Stake, 1275 W. 200 N., Flint St.
Layton
Jan. 4 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
Jan. 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
Jan. 6 from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
Jan. 9 from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
Jan. 10 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
Jan. 11 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
Jan. 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
Jan. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
Jan. 13 from 1:30 to 7 p.m. at Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
Jan. 16 from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
Jan. 16 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1074 N. Fairfield Road
Jan. 17 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
Jan. 18 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
Jan. 19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
Jan. 19 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Layton Utah Legacy Stake, 3161 W. 150 N.
Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Layton Blood Donation Center, 852 W. Hill Field Road, Suite B
Syracuse
Jan. 12 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Syracuse South Stake, 3065 S. Bluff Road
West Point
Jan. 19 from 2 to 8 p.m. at West Point Lakeside Stake, 855 N. 4000 W.
Bluffdale
Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Summit Academy High School, 14942 S. 560 W.
Draper
Jan. 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 180fusion, LLC, 14183 S. Minuteman Drive
Holladay
Jan. 12 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Salt Lake Holladay Stake-10th Ward, 4601 S. 2565 E.
Magna
Jan. 20 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Magna Stake, 3100 S. 8400 W.
Midvale
Jan. 5 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Midvale East Stake, 7100 S. 87 E.
Murray
Jan. 19 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Murray Utah North Stake-Allendale Building, 5425 S. Allendale Drive (600 W.)
Jan. 20 from 7:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Intermountain Medical Center, 5121 S. Cottonwood St.
Riverton
Jan. 18 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Riverton Utah Western Springs Stake, 12691 S. 3600 W.
Salt Lake City
Jan. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holiday Inn and Suites Airport West, 5001 Wiley Post Way
Jan. 4 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center, 6616 S. 900 E.
Jan. 5 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center, 6616 S. 900 E.
Jan. 5 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Saint Mark's Cathedral, 231 E. 100 S.
Jan. 6 from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center, 6616 S. 900 E.
Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Utah State Capitol, 3120 State Office Building
Jan. 6 from 3 to 7:15 p.m. at Cottonwood Heights Stake, 6890 S. 2225 E.
Jan. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Salt Lake Olympus Stake, 2675 E. 4430 S.
Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 24 Hour Fitness Center, 5766 S. 1900 W.
Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center, 6616 S. 900 E.
Jan. 9 from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center, 6616 S. 900 E.
Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at University of Utah, 1774 Student Life Way
Jan. 10 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center, 6616 S. 900 E.
Jan. 10 from 3 to 7 p.m. at American International School of Utah-Leaders Save Lives, 4998 S. 360 W.
Jan. 11 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center, 6616 S. 900 E.
Jan. 12 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center, 6616 S. 900 E.
Jan. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center, 6616 S. 900 E.
Jan. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at University of Utah College of Nursing, 210 E. 400 S., 4th floor
Jan. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center, 6616 S. 900 E.
Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Congregation Kol Ami, 2425 Heritage Way (23rd E.)
Jan. 16 from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center, 6616 S. 900 E.
Jan. 16 from 3 to 7:15 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 450 E. 2100 S.
Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Varian Medical Systems, 1678 S. Pioneer Road
Jan. 17 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center, 6616 S. 900 E.
Jan. 17 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Rose Park Stake, 760 N. 1200 W.
Jan. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Internal Revenue Service, 50 S. 200 E.
Jan. 18 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center, 6616 S. 900 E.
Jan. 18 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Salt Lake Cottonwood Stake, 1830 E. 6400 S.
Jan. 19 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center, 6616 S. 900 E.
Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center, 6616 S. 900 E.
Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center, 6616 S. 900 E.
Sandy
Jan. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Jordan Commons, 9350 S. 150 E., 6th Floor
Sandy
Jan. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Dimple Dell Fitness & Recreation Center, 10600 S. 1000 E.
South Jordan
Jan. 13 from 3 to 8 p.m. at South Jordan River Ridge Stake, 10194 S. 1050 W.
South Jordan
Jan. 20 from 3 to 8 p.m. at South Jordan Glenmoor Stake, 4881 W. Cindy Lane
West Jordan
Jan. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Womack Machine Supply Co, 4272 Nike Drive
Jan. 6 from 2 to 8 p.m. at W. Jordan Stake, 7000 S. 2700 W.
Jan. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at National Benefit Service, 8523 S. Redwood Road
Jan. 20 from noon to 4 p.m. at IntegraCore, 6077 W. Wells Park Road
West Valley City
Jan. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Deseret First Credit Union, 2480 S. 3850 W., Suite C
Jan. 12 from 2:30 to 8 p.m. at Salt Lake Hunter Central Stake - Park Building, 3665 S. 6000 W.
West Valley City
Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jordan North Stake, 3900 S. 4000 W.
Alpine
Jan. 17 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Alpine W. Stake, 575 W. Canyon Crest
American Fork
Jan. 12 from 2 to 8 p.m. at American Fork Central Stake, 100 E. 320 N.
Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Thrive Life, 691 S. Automall Drive
Jan. 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Fork Utah N. Stake, 1305 N. 100 E.
Jan. 19 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Alpine School District Transportation Department, 1405 S. 100 E.
Jan. 19 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Alpine School District Transportation Department, 1405 S. 100 E.
Lehi
Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lehi Utah Pheasant Point Stake, 890 W. 3200 N.
Lindon
Jan. 19 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Lindon Utah W. Stake, 250 W. 600 S.
Orem
Jan. 4 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Orem Blood Donation Center, 384 E. University Parkway
Jan. 5 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Orem Blood Donation Center, 384 E. University Parkway
Jan. 6 from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Orem Blood Donation Center, 384 E. University Parkway
Jan. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Francis Church, 65 E. 500 N.
Jan. 9 from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Orem Blood Donation Center, 384 E. University Parkway
Jan. 10 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Orem Blood Donation Center, 384 E. University Parkway
Jan. 11 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Orem Blood Donation Center, 384 E. University Parkway
Jan. 12 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Orem Blood Donation Center, 384 E. University Parkway
Jan. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Orem Blood Donation Center, 384 E. University Parkway
Jan. 13 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Orem Utah North Stake, 1000 N. Main St.
Jan. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Orem Blood Donation Center, 384 E. University Parkway
Jan. 16 from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Orem Blood Donation Center, 384 E. University Parkway
Jan. 17 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Orem Blood Donation Center, 384 E. University Parkway
Jan. 18 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Orem Blood Donation Center, 384 E. University Parkway
Jan. 18 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Orem Utah Young Single Adult 3rd Stake, 1075 S. Geneva Road
Jan. 19 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Orem Blood Donation Center, 384 E. University Parkway
Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Orem Blood Donation Center, 384 E. University Parkway
Provo
Jan. 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Utah County Offices, 100 E. Center
Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Nov-IntelliServ, 2241 S. Tracy Hall Parkway
Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at LSL Ward Building-Emma, 965 N. Locust Lane
Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Novell-Provo, 1800 S. Novell Place
Jan. 9 from noon to 5 p.m. at Wilkinson Center, Wilkinson Center-Room 3222, BYU Campus
Jan. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. at Wilkinson Center, Wilkinson Center, BYU Campus
Jan. 11 from noon to 5 p.m. at Wilkinson Center, Wilkinson Center-Room 3222, BYU Campus
Jan. 13 from noon to 5 p.m. at Wilkinson Center, Wilkinson Center-Room 3222, BYU Campus
Jan. 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Provo Library-Kately Maroney LSL, 550 N. University Ave.
Jan. 14 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Provo West Stake, 610 W. 300 S.
Jan. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Wilkinson Center, BYU Campus
Jan. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bureau of Reclamation, 302 E. 1860 S.
Jan. 20 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Edgemont S. Stake, 2900 N. Canyon Road
Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Provo Multi-Stake Building, 352 N. 900 E.
Spanish Fork
Jan. 5 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Spanish Fork Utah Maple Mountain Stake, 761 E. 400 N.
Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at JCPenney Logisitics, 4000 E. Highway #6
Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Leadership Academy - Seminary Building, 890 W. 900 S.
Springville
Jan. 19 from 2 to 7:30 p.m. at Springcreek Stake, 235 E. 550 N.
North Ogden
Jan. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at North Ogden City Offices, 505 E. 2600 N.
Jan. 20 from noon to 5 p.m. at Lee's Marketplace - North Ogden, 2645 N. 400 E.
Ogden
Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Staker and Parsons Companies, 2350 S. 1900 W.
Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ogden City, 2549 Washington Blvd.
Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Weber County Employees, 2380 Washington Blvd.
Roy
Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Citi, 4059 S. 1900 W., Suite 200
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 cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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