Trauma Awareness Month: Where to Donate Blood in Acton

ACTON, MA—May is Trauma Awareness Month, and the American Red Cross is urging donors to donate blood for patient emergencies.

According to a release, the Red Cross must collect approximately 14,000 blood donations to meet the needs of trauma patients and others with serious medical conditions.

There is one American Red Cross blood drive occurring in May in Acton. The drive takes place on May 26 at St. Elizabeth's Church located at 89 Arlington St. in Acton from 2-7 p.m. 

Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, or at least 16 years old with parental consent. They must also be healthy and feeling well and weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors must also not have donated blood in the last 56 days.

Here are some additional donation guidelines for young donors.

If you cannot attend the drives, use this search tool to find other blood drives near you.