Upcoming Blood Drives in Alameda County

Announcement information submitted by American Red Cross:

During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross reminds eligible blood donors that it doesn’t take a cape or superpowers to be a hero. By donating blood, donors can become a hero for patients in need.

Red Cross Month is dedicated to the everyday heroes who support the Red Cross mission by giving blood, volunteering their time, learning lifesaving skills or making a financial contribution.

The need for blood is constant. The Red Cross depends on blood donor heroes in communities across the nation to collect enough blood to meet the needs of patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals nationwide, more than 30 of which are in the local Red Cross Northern California Blood Services Region. Donors with all blood types are needed, particularly those with types O negative, A negative and B negative.

To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Alameda County:

• 3/2/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave. Oakland
• 3/2/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave. Pleasanton
• 3/3/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd. Newark
• 3/3/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave. Oakland
• 3/3/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave. Pleasanton
• 3/3/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., City of Fremont, 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg B Fremont
• 3/4/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd. Newark
• 3/4/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave. Oakland
• 3/4/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave. Pleasanton
• 3/5/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fremont Police Dept, 2000 Stevenson Blvd. Fremont
• 3/5/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd. Newark
• 3/5/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave. Oakland
• 3/5/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave. Pleasanton
• 3/6/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd. Newark
• 3/6/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave. Oakland
• 3/6/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave. Pleasanton
• 3/6/2015: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., California Water Service, 195 South N St. Livermore
• 3/7/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Purple Orchid Wine Country Spa & Resort, 4549 Cross Rd Livermore
• 3/7/2015: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Iglesia Macedonia, 5253 Foothill Blvd. Oakland
• 3/7/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd. Newark
• 3/7/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave. Oakland
• 3/7/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave. Pleasanton
• 3/9/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave. Oakland
• 3/9/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave.
• 3/10/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., XOMA, 901 Heinz Ave. (X5 Building) Berkeley
• 3/10/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd. Newark
• 3/10/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave. Oakland
• 3/10/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave. Pleasanton
• 3/10/2015: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Alameda City Library, 1550 Oak St. Alameda
• 3/11/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd. Newark
• 3/11/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave. Oakland
• 3/11/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave. Pleasanton
• 3/11/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Oakland State Building, 1515 Clay St. Oakland
• 3/11/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Center 21, 2101 Webster St. Oakland
• 3/12/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., College of Alameda, 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pwy. Alameda
• 3/12/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Kaiser Permanente, 39400 Paseo Padre Pwy. Fremont
• 3/12/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd. Newark
• 3/12/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave. Oakland
• 3/12/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave.
• 3/13/2015: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave. Livermore
• 3/13/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Washington Hospital, 2500 Mowry Ave. Fremont
• 3/13/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd. Newark
• 3/13/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave. Oakland
• 3/13/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave.
• 3/14/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Fremont - Newark Blood Donation Center, 39227 Cedar Blvd. Newark
• 3/14/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oakland Blood Donation Center, 6230 Claremont Ave. Oakland
• 3/14/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave. Pleasanton

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.

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 visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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