Upcoming Blood Drives Near Piedmont and In Alameda County

Announcement submitted by American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross seeks eligible donors to give blood in honor of World Blood Donor Day, June 14, and throughout the summer to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients in need.

Summer is an especially difficult time to collect enough blood to meet the needs of hospital patients. Many schools that host blood drives are out of session during the summer, and regular donors are often vacationing, potentially making them less available to give.

World Blood Donor Day highlights the constant need for donors – during the summer and throughout the year. Supermodel Niki Taylor, the celebrity spokesperson for World Blood Donor Day, fully understands the importance of blood donations. In 2001, she was in a near-fatal car accident and received about 100 pints of blood. To this day, she attributes her survival to the blood donors and doctors who helped save her life.

Those who come to donate blood with the Red Cross June 8-14, 2015, will receive a limited-edition Nexcare give bandage in one of eight global-inspired designs in honor of World Blood Donor Day.

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Every day this summer is a chance to give hope. 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).

American Red Cross Blood Donation Centers:

Fremont /Newark Blood Donation Center: 39227 Cedar Blvd., Newark

• Friday – Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Oakland Blood Donation Center: 6230 Claremont Ave., Oakland

• Tuesday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Friday – Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Pleasanton Blood Donation Center: 5556-B Springdale Ave., Pleasanton

• Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Friday – Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Additional blood donation opportunities in Alameda County:

Alameda

• 6/12/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave.

Albany

• 6/9/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Albany Teen Center, 900 Buchanan St.

Castro Valley

• 6/8/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Eden Medical Center, 20101 Lake Chabot Rd.

Emeryville

• 6/11/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wareham Development, 5858 Horton St., Suite 140

Fremont

• 6/6/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Islamic Society of the East Bay, 33330 Peace Terrace

Livermore

• 6/5/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., California Water Service, 195 South N St.

Oakland

• 6/2/2015: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Hillcrest School, 30 Marguerite Dr.
• 6/11/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Center 21, 2101 Webster St.

Pleasanton

• 6/2/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., PepsiCo, 6140 Stoneridge Mall Rd.

San Leandro

• 6/8/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo 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.

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