Red Cross Needs Summer Donors: Here's Where To Give In July In Watsonville, Countywide

The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the upcoming weeks to help ensure a sufficient blood supply now and throughout the summer.

Many summer activities, such as vacations and travel, cause frequent blood donors to be less available to give during the summer. However, hospital patients still depend on volunteer donors to receive lifesaving transfusions – the need for blood does not get a vacation.

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).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities

Santa Cruz

7/13/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 220 Elk St.

7/15/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 220 Elk St.

7/22/2015: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Simpkins Family Swim Center, 979 17th Ave.

7/24/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Santa Cruz Bible Church, 440 Frederick St.

7/30/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Holy Cross Church, 170 High St.

Aptos

7/21/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fleet Feet Sports, 26 Rancho Del Mar

7/31/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Twin Lakes Church, 2701 Cabrillo College Dr.

Ben Lomond

7/17/2015: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9545 Lovecreek Rd.

Scotts Valley

7/24/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Zero Motorcycles, 380 El Pueblo Dr.

7/25/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Gateway Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd.

Watsonville

7/27/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Pajaro Valley Health Trust Hall, 85 Nielson St.

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.

For more information, please visit redcross.org.