Red Cross Needs Summer Donors: Here's Where To Give In July In Gilroy

News from the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the upcoming weeks to help ensure a sufficient blood supply now and throughout the summer.

Many summer activities, such as vacations and travel, cause frequent blood donors to be less available to give during the summer. However, hospital patients still depend on volunteer donors to receive lifesaving transfusions – the need for blood does not get a vacation.

Eligible donors are encouraged to choose their day to make a difference.

Donors of all blood types – especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed. 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).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities

American Red Cross Blood Donation Center:

San Jose Blood Donation Center

2731 N. First St., San Jose

Monday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Additional blood donation opportunities:

Campbell

7/20/2015: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Cedar Glen Apartments, 2275 S Bascom Ave.

Cupertino

7/25/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Interfaith Community South Bay, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 10270 South Stelling Rd.

Gilroy

7/22/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Mary Parish, 7950 Church St.

Los Altos

7/14/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1300 Grant Rd.

Los Gatos

7/7/2015: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., St Mary’s Church, 219 Bean Ave.

Morgan Hill

7/16/2015: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave.

7/29/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Anritsu Company, 490 Jarvis Dr.

Palo Alto

7/29/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Palantir, 101 Forest St.

7/30/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Palantir, 101 Forest St.

San Jose

7/10/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Fairmont Hotel, Garden Room, 170 South Market St.

7/11/2015: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Episcopal Church of Almaden, 6581 Camden Ave.

7/11/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4977 San Felipe Rd. #-

7/17/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Tech Museum, 201 South Market St.

7/18/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Willow Glen Business Association, 1165 Lincoln Ave.

7/24/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Leaders Save Lives - Our Lady of Refuge, 2165 Lucretia Ave.

7/28/2015: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Westgate - South Hill Church, 6601 Camden Ave.

7/31/2015: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Grace Church, 2650 Aborn Rd.

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.

For more information, please visit redcross.org.

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