Upcoming Blood Drives in Alameda County

Disasters can strike at any time, and the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to help their communities prepare for emergencies by giving blood during National Preparedness Month.

The mission of the Red Cross is to help the public prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. During National Preparedness Month, the Red Cross reminds Americans to take simple steps to get ready for emergencies in their homes, workplaces and communities. One way to support this mission is to become a regular blood donor.

A stable blood supply is central to ensuring patient needs are met in emergencies. Blood can take up to three days to be tested, processed and made available for patients. It’s the blood already on the shelves that can help save lives when disaster strikes.

To help increase donations during the month of September, those who come out to donate blood or platelets throughout the month will receive a coupon by email for a free haircut at participating Sport Clips locations.

Appointments to donate and help the Red Cross prepare for patient needs across the country can be made at redcrossblood.org. Information about other ways to help prepare for emergencies is available at redcross.org.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

• 9/16/2014: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Club One Fitness, 1200 Clay St Oakland
• 9/16/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Boulevard Newark
• 9/16/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Avenue Oakland
• 9/16/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Avenue Pleasanton
• 9/17/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Boulevard Newark
• 9/17/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Avenue Oakland
• 9/17/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Avenue Pleasanton
• 9/17/2014: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Simpson Strong-Tie, 5956 West Las Positas Blvd. Pleasanton
• 9/18/2014: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., OHLONE COLLEGE FREMONT, 43600 Mission Blvd. Fremont
• 9/18/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Boulevard Newark
• 9/18/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Avenue Oakland
• 9/18/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Avenue Pleasanton
• 9/18/2014: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Ohlone College, 39399 Cherry St. Newark
• 9/19/2014: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue Livermore
• 9/19/2014: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., PABCO Gypsum, 37849 Cherry Street Newark
• 9/19/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Boulevard Newark
• 9/19/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Avenue Oakland
• 9/19/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Avenue Pleasanton
• 9/20/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Boulevard Newark
• 9/20/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Avenue Oakland
• 9/20/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Avenue Pleasanton
• 9/22/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Avenue Oakland
• 9/22/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Avenue Pleasanton
• 9/23/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Boulevard Newark
• 9/23/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Avenue Oakland
• 9/23/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Avenue Pleasanton
• 9/23/2014: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., UCB Open Berkeley, American Red Cross Bus, Bancroft at College Berkeley
• 9/23/2014: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Univ of CA Berkeley, 2537 Haste Street Berkeley
• 9/24/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Boulevard Newark
• 9/24/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Avenue Oakland
• 9/24/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Avenue Pleasanton
• 9/25/2014: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Carrington College San Leandro, 15555 E. 14th St., Ste. 500 San Leandro
• 9/25/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Boulevard Newark
• 9/25/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Avenue Oakland
• 9/25/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Avenue Pleasanton
• 9/25/2014: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Center 21, 2101 Webster Street Oakland
• 9/26/2014: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., ARYZTA, 14490 Catalina Street San Leandro
• 9/26/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Boulevard Newark
• 9/26/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Avenue Oakland
• 9/26/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Avenue Pleasanton
• 9/27/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Boulevard Newark
• 9/27/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Avenue Oakland
• 9/27/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Avenue Pleasanton
• 9/29/2014: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Holy Names University, 3500 Mountain Blvd. Oakland
• 9/29/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Avenue Oakland
• 9/29/2014: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Avenue Pleasanton
• 9/30/2014: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hayward City Hall, 777 B Street Hayward
• 9/30/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Boulevard Newark
• 9/30/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Avenue Oakland
• 9/30/2014: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Avenue Pleasanton

How to donate blood

Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org 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 the Red Cross

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