Upcoming Blood Drives In Oakland and Alameda County

Announcement submitted by Red Cross:

The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help offset a seasonal decline in donations and prevent a shortage this summer by giving blood.

During June, July and August, there are about two fewer donors than needed at each Red Cross blood drive. This can add up to more than 100,000 fewer donations during the summer.

Many schools that host blood drives are out of session, and vacation schedules can make regular donors less available – both contributing to the seasonal decline.

Donors of all blood types – especially those with types AB, O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed to help ensure blood products are available to hospital patients this summer. Type AB donors have the universal plasma type, which can be given to patients of all blood types. Plasma helps maintain blood pressure and supplies critical proteins for clotting immunity. It is often needed for burn, trauma and cancer patients.

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 in Alameda County:

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:

Alameda

7/23/2015: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Temple Israel of Alameda, 3183 Mecartney Rd.

Berkeley

7/16/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave.

Dublin

7/28/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dublin Corporate Center, 4160 Dublin Blvd. Suite 140

Fremont

7/22/2015: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 810 Walnut Ave.

7/20/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fremont Bank Main Branch, 39150 Fremont Blvd.

Hayward

7/21/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 26101 Gading Rd.

Livermore

7/24/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fremont Bank, S. Livermore Branch, 1879 Holmes St.

Oakland

7/16/2015: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., St. Benedicts Church, 2245 82nd Ave.

Pleasanton

7/30/2015: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz

San Leandro

7/28/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR, 2950 Merced St., #200

San Lorenzo

7/25/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 859 Grant 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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