4 Blood Drives Coming To Malvern Area This Holiday Season

MALVERN, PA – We are officially in the throes of the season of giving. With holidays such as Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa either upon us or nearing, being charitable is on most of our minds.

And what gift is better than the gift of life? You can donate blood to help save lives this holiday season, as there are multiple chances to do so here in the Malvern area.

Check out dates and times of upcoming blood drives below:

• 12/20/2017: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Whiteland Township Building, 101 Commerce Drive, Exton
• 12/22/2017: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital, 414 Paoli Pike, Malvern
• 12/29/2017: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Paoli Hospital, 255 W. Lancaster Ave., Paoli
• 12/31/2017: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Clarion at Exton, 815 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton

Alison Wissen knows the power of blood donations. She received 22 units of blood products after experiencing complications during childbirth.

"I truly owe my life to blood donors," she said. "Even the skilled hands of my surgeons could not have saved me without the blood."

Because of blood and platelet donors, Wissen will celebrate the holidays with her three children and husband.

In December, donations decline but the needs of patients remain steady.

During the holiday season, set aside an hour to give the most important gift – give blood and give more life.

All those who come to give blood or platelets Dec. 21 through Jan. 7 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last.

You can make an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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