Blood Drive Set Thursday In Nearby Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ – The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help stock the shelves before the busy holiday season.

A drive is set in Santa Cruz on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 220 Elk St.

Many regular donors delay giving between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day because of holiday activities. This often causes a drop in donated blood available for patients. Therefore, more donations are needed in the weeks leading up to the holidays to help ensure the blood supply is sufficient through the winter months.

To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to save time when donating.

Other drives coming up in nearby Monterey County:

Gonzales - 11/14/2016: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., GONZALES HIGH SCHOOL, 501 5th Street

Salinas - 11/11/2016: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Northridge Mall, 796 Northridge Mall

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