Donate Blood in October, Be Entered to Win $5,000 Visa Gift Card: Upcoming Blood Drives in Alameda County

The American Red Cross reminds eligible donors that it’s never too late – or too early – to make blood donation a lifelong habit.

Many blood donors report making their first blood donation while in high school. High school and college students account for about 20 percent of all blood donations to the Red Cross. Individuals can begin donating at 16 years old and continue to donate as long as they meet eligibility requirements. Blood donations often decline during the winter holidays when school is not in session.

The Red Cross is offering 16- to 24-year-old students currently enrolled in school a way to help overcome this seasonal decline and have a chance to win a college scholarship.

Students who sponsor a successful blood drive between Dec. 15, 2014, and Jan. 15, 2015, through the Leaders Save Lives program will be entered to win a college scholarship and will receive a gift card. More information is available at redcrossblood.org/leaderssavelives.

Donors are needed year-round, particularly those with types O negative, A negative and B negative blood. Those who attempt to donate in October will be entered to win a $5,000 Visa gift card, courtesy of Suburban Propane.

To make an appointment to donate blood, eligible donors are encouraged to download the new Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores or text BLOODAPP to 90999 to receive a download link, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming Bay Area blood donation opportunities in Alameda County:

Alameda
10/30/2014: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Alameda Healthcare and Wellness Center, 430 Willow St.
Albany
10/22/2014: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Albany Teen Center, 900 Buchanan St.
Berkeley
10/28/2014: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., International House, International House, 2299 Piedmont Ave.
10/31/2014: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union, 2001 Ashby Ave.
Hayward
10/21/2014: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd
10/28/2014: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., St. Joachim’s Church, 21250 Hesperian Blvd2014-APL-00864
Livermore
10/29/2014: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., City of Livermore, 3575 Pacific Ave.
Newark
10/21/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd.
10/22/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd.
10/23/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd.
10/24/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd.
10/25/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd.
10/28/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd.
10/29/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd.
10/30/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd.
10/31/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd.
Oakland
10/20/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave.
10/21/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave.
10/22/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave.
10/23/2014: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Kaiser Center Oakland, 300 Lakeside Dr.
10/23/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave.
10/24/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave.
10/25/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave.
10/25/2014: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Andrews Missionary Baptist Church, 2624 West St.
10/27/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave.
10/28/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave.
10/29/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave.
10/30/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave.
10/31/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave.
Pleasanton
10/20/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave.
10/21/2014: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Visitors Center, 4400 Rosewood Dr.
10/21/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave.
10/22/2014: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Crown Castle, 4301 Hacienda Dr., Ste. 410
10/22/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave.
10/23/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave.
10/24/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave.
10/24/2014: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Kaiser Permanente Pleasanton, 7601 Stoneridge Dr
10/25/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave.
10/25/2014: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., St Elizabeth’s Seton Church, 4005 Stoneridge Dr.
10/27/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave.2014-APL-00864
10/28/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave.
10/29/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave.
10/30/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave.
10/31/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave.

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.

Information submitted by Red Cross.

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