Several Blood Drives Coming to Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne This Month

HAVERFORD-HAVERTOWN, PA — We're in the throes of gift-giving season, and you can give the gift of life at several upcoming blood drives in Bryn Mawr and Gladwyne.

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 1 million units of blood could be transfused in the United States. Those with type O blood are especially needed.

You can dive blood at the following dates and locations in the area:

• 12/16/2019: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Ludington Public Library, 5 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr
• 12/17/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Our Mother of Good Counsel, 31 Pennswood Road, Bryn Mawr
• 12/24/2019: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Beth David Reform Congregation, 1130 Vaughn Lane, Gladwyne

During the holiday season, set aside an hour to give blood and be the lifeline patients need.

Make an appointment now by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-733-2767, or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

In thanks for helping meet the urgent need, those who come to give blood or platelets now through Dec. 18 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Suburban Propane.