San Ramon Residents Asked to Donate Blood

The American Red Cross encourages blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter. Eligible blood donors of all types are needed, especially those with O, AB, B negative and A negative.

Blood is needed to respond to emergencies large and small, across the country every day. For Heather Von Glahn, it was a personal emergency – her 8-year-old daughter’s leukemia diagnosis – that inspired her to make the commitment to give blood regularly.

“I’ve seen blood save her life at least 10 times,” said Von Glahn. “When friends and family ask what they can do for my daughter, I tell them to donate blood. It matters so much!”

Blood donations are needed now and throughout the winter to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients in need. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Contra Costa County:

Antioch

• Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jamba Juice Slatten Ranch, 5779 Lone Tree Way

Brentwood

• Feb. 1 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at John Muir Brentwood, 2400 Balfour Road
• Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Streets of Brentwood, 2565 Sand Creek Road

Discovery Bay

• Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Discovery Bay Community Center, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd.

Pleasant Hill

• Feb. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Contra Costa Blood Donation Center, 140 Gregory Lane
• Feb. 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Contra Costa Blood Donation Center, 140 Gregory Lane
• Feb. 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Contra Costa Blood Donation Center, 140 Gregory Lane
• Feb. 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Contra Costa Blood Donation Center, 140 Gregory Lane
• Feb. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Contra Costa Blood Donation Center, 140 Gregory Lane
• Feb. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Contra Costa Blood Donation Center, 140 Gregory Lane
• Feb. 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Contra Costa Blood Donation Center, 140 Gregory Lane
• Feb. 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Contra Costa Blood Donation Center, 140 Gregory Lane

San Pablo

• Feb. 8 from noon to 6 p.m. at San Pablo City Hall Building 4, 13831 San Pablo Ave.

Walnut Creek

• Feb. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Avalon Bay Walnut Creek, 1001 Harvey Drive #156

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.

Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

Announcement submitted by the American Red Cross

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