I know many of The Deep Creek Blog readers live in the area covered by the Greater Alleghenies Region of the American Red Cross. Consider helping out and you might win a prize while you're at it. I've listed all of the locations in the region in the release below. There is one in McHenry on Monday, December 28th at the Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Department in McHenry from noon until six pm.
Come in to donate blood December 24, 28, 29, 30 or 31 and you could end up one of five lucky winners of a $500 gift card courtesy of the 100-county Greater Alleghenies Region, American Red Cross Blood Services.
Presenting blood and platelet donors at all Greater Alleghenies Region blood drives and donor centers on December 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31 will automatically be entered in the respective day’s drawing for one $500 gift card.
Lisa Hart, senior director, donor recruitment, Greater Alleghenies Region, stated that strong donor turnout is essential to help maintain sufficient blood supplies throughout the holiday period.
“On top of having fewer blood drives on schedule than usual, we are also trying to replenish supplies affected by weather-related cancellations in parts of our service area,” she commented. “Patient demand continues for ongoing and emergency needs, and increased holiday travel increases the potential for accidents.”
She added that so far in December blood drives representing 300 potential donations have been cancelled for weather-related reasons and that winter storms have adversely affected donor turnout at other blood drives.
Hart noted that accident victims may received four to 40 red blood cell products, adding that when ten or more red blood cell products are needed in less than 24 hours, plasma and platelet products are also often needed.
In addition, Individuals who present to donate blood or platelets in the Greater Alleghenies Region from November 23, 2009, through January 10, 2010, are automatically entered into a drawing for a 2010 NFL Championship Game package for two, including game tickets, airfare and accommodations.
One winner will be drawn from among registered donors in the local blood region during this time period; drawing participants must also be at least 18 years of age or older, in compliance with state regulations. (For additional information, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org).
Donors of all blood types are needed; however, in recent days supplies of Type O negative blood, the universal blood type, have hovered at the one-day supply level.
Blood drives eligible for entry in to the $500 gift card drawing are [(**2RBC**) denotes that double red cell donation method is available]:
Thursday, December 24. 2009
Altoona, PA: 8 am to 1 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 317 East Pleasant Valley Boulevard.
Beaver, PA: 8 am to 1 pm, American Red Cross, Phil Vogel Blood Donor Center, 133 Friendship Circle.
(**2RBC**) Bedford, PA: 8 am to 2 pm, Heartland Hall, 5564 Business Route 220.
Cumberland, MD: 9 am to 2 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 400 Cumberland Street.
(**2RBC**) Ebensburg, PA: 8 am to 2 pm, Lakeside Community Church of the Nazarene, 1006 Rowena Drive.
Greensburg, PA: 8 am to 1 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 351 Harvey Avenue.
Hagerstown, MD: 9 am to 1 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 1131 Conrad Court.
Hermitage, PA: 8 am to 1 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 3325 Moorefield Road.
Indiana, PA: 9 am to 1 pm, Indiana County Chapter, American Red Cross, 610 Kolter Drive.
Johnstown, PA: 8 am to 1 pm, American Red Cross, John P. Murtha Donor Center, 250 Jari Drive.
Martinsburg, WV: 9 am to 2 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 West King Street.
Morgantown, WV: 8 am to 1 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 1223-10 Pineview Drive.
Morgantown, WV: 8 am to 1 pm, West Virginia University, Ruby Memorial Hospital, Medical Center Drive.
(**2RBC**) Mount Union, 9 am to 1 pm, First United Methodist Church, 15 West Shirley Street.
Slippery Rock, 9 am to 2 pm, Slippery Rock Fire Hall, 162 Elm Street.
State College, PA: 9 am to 2 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 135 South Pugh Street.
Wheeling, WV: 9 am to 2 pm, Ohio Valley Medical Center, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 2000 Eoff Street.
(**2RBC**) Winchester, VA: 8 am to 2 pm, War Memorial Building, 1001 East Cork Street.
Monday, December 28, 2009
(**2RBC**) Beaver, PA: 1 to 7 pm, American Red Cross, Phil Vogel Blood Donor Center, 133 Friendship Circle.
Belle Vernon, PA: Noon to 6 pm, North Belle Vernon Social Hall, 545 Broad Avenue.
(**2RBC**) Chambersburg, PA: Noon to 6 pm, Chambersburg Recreation Center, 235 South Third Street.
Cumberland, MD: 11 am to 5 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 400 Cumberland Street.
(**2RBC**) Cumberland, MD: Noon to 6 pm, Holiday Inn, 100 South George Street.
(**2RBC**) Darlington, PA: 1 to 7 pm, Darlington Township Municipal Building, 3590 Darlington Road.
(**2RBC**) Funkstown, MD: 1 to 7 pm, American Legion, 12 North Westside Avenue.
Greenville, PA: 2 to 7 pm, Jerusalem Christian Church, 560 Donation Road.
Hagerstown, MD: Noon to 6 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 1131 Conrad Court.
Indiana, PA: 1 to 7 pm, Indiana County Chapter, American Red Cross, 610 Kolter Drive.
(**2RBC**) Maugansville, MD: 2 to 7 pm, Maugansville Ruritans, 18007 Maugans Avenue.
McHenry, MD: Noon to 6 pm, Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department, 1906 Deep Creek Drive.
Nanty Glo, PA: Noon to 6 pm, St. Mary’s Church, 1020 Caroline Street.
Saint Clairsville, OH: 1 to 6 pm, Ohio Valley Mall, Mall Road.
Shanksville, PA: 1 to 7 pm, Shanksville-Stoneycreek High School, 1325 Corner Stone Road.
(**2RBC**) Shepherdstown, WV: 2 to 7 pm, Shepherdstown Fire Hall, Route 45.
(**2RBC**) Spring Mills, PA: 1 to 7 pm, New Hope Lutheran Church, 119 Cobblestone Court.
State College, PA: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mt. Nittany Medical Center, 1800 East Park Avenue.
Tyrone, PA: Noon to 6 pm, Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church, Hileman Road.
Wheeling, WV: Noon to 6 pm, Ohio Valley Medical Center, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 2000 Eoff Street.
Williamsport, MD: 1 to 7 pm, American Legion, 400 American Legion Avenue.
Winchester, VA: 1 to 7 pm, Winchester Medical Center, Wellness Center, 401 Campus Blvd.
Wintersville, OH: Noon to 6 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 81 Talbott Drive.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Altoona, PA: Noon to 6 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 317 East Pleasant Valley Boulevard.
Altoona, PA: Noon to 6 pm, Logan Valley Mall, Goods Lane & Plank Road.
Calcutta, OH: Noon to 6 pm, Destiny House Church, 49345 Smith’s Ferry Road.
(**2RBC**) Chambersburg, PA: 1 to 7 pm, Freedom in Christ Church, 3972 Sycamore Grove Road.
(**2RBC**) Chicora, PA: 12:30 to 6:30 pm, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2217 Chicora Road, Route 68 North.
Clearfield, PA: Noon to 6 pm, YMCA, 21 North Second Street.
(**2RBC**) Duncansville, PA: Noon to 6 pm, Leamersville Grace Brethren Church, 14 Brethren Lane.
(**2RBC**) Greencastle, PA: 1 to 7 pm, Greencastle Elementary School, 500 East Leitersburg Street.
Irvona, PA: 1 to 7 pm, Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Hopkins Street.
(**2RBC**) LaVale, MD: Noon to 6 pm, LaVale Fire Hall #1, 421 National Highway.
(**2RBC**) Lewistown, PA: Noon to 6 pm, Lewistown Moose Family Center #143, 80 Brady Lane.
Morgantown, WV: 7 am to 1 pm, Monongalia General Hospital, 1200 JD Anderson Drive.
Mount Pleasant, PA: Noon to 6 pm, Mt. Pleasant National Guard Armory, 2239 School Street, RD 4 Box 1133.
New Castle, PA: Noon to 6 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 211 North Mill Street.
(**2RBC**) New Market, VA: 1:30 to 6:30 pm, New Market Volunteer Rescue Squad, 9202 North Congress Street.
Penn Run, PA: Noon to 6 pm, Cherryhill Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1442 North Harmony Road.
Saint Clairsville, OH: Noon to 6 pm, Thoburn United Methodist Church, 209 East Main Street.
Sistersville, WV: Noon to 5:30 pm, Sistersville Volunteer Fire Department, sponsored by Sistersville General Hospital, 121 Maple Lane.
State College, PA: 10 am to 4 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 135 South Pugh Street.
Uniontown, PA: 11 am to 5 pm, Third Presbyterian Church, 425 Union Street.
Uniontown, PA: 10 am to 4 pm, Uniontown Hospital, 500 West Berkeley Street.
Winchester, VA: 1 to 7 pm, American Red Cross, Lucy L. Custer Building, 561 Fortress Drive.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
(**2RBC**) Belleville, PA: Noon to 6 pm, Belleville Community Hall, 11 Walnut Street.
Bolivar, PA: Noon to 5 pm, Antiochian Village Conference & Retreat Center, 140 Church Camp Trail.
(**2RBC**) Boswell, PA: Noon to 6 pm, All Saints Catholic Church, Social Hall, 505 Center Street.
Clearfield, PA: 1 to 7 pm, Masonic Lodge, 6352 Clearfield Woodland Highway.
(**2RBC**) Fort Ashby, WV: Noon to 6 pm, Fort Ashby Fire Hall, Route 28.
Grampian, PA: 12:30 to 6 pm, St. Bonaventure’s Church, 461 Main Street.
Greensburg, PA: Noon to 6 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 351 Harvey Avenue.
(**2RBC**) Greenville, PA: 1 to 6 pm, Greenville Moose Lodge 276, 32 Shenango Street.
(**2RBC**) Hagerstown, MD: Noon to 6 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 1131 Conrad Court.
(**2RBC**) Johnstown, PA: Noon to 6 pm, Our Mother of Sorrows Church, School, 430 Tioga Street.
(**2RBC**) Martinsburg, WV: 1:30 to 6:30 pm, Independent Bible Church, 2306 Hedgesville Road.
(**2RBC**) Philipsburg, PA: Noon to 6 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, 121 South Front Street.
Saint Clairsville, OH: Noon to 6 pm, East Richland Evangelical Friends Church, 67885 Friends Church Road.
Somerset, PA: Noon to 6 pm, Roof Garden Christian Church, 2074 Husband Road.
Vandergrift, PA: Noon to 6 pm, St. Paul’s Highfield Lutheran Church, 1595 Dime Road, Route 66.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Altoona, PA: 8 am to 1 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 317 East Pleasant Valley Boulevard.
Beaver, PA: 8 am to 1 pm, American Red Cross, Phil Vogel Blood Donor Center, 133 Friendship Circle.
Berlin, PA: 8 am to 1 pm, Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 219 North Broadway.
Bruceton Mills, WV: 9 am to 2 pm, Bruceton Fire Hall, Union Street.
Clarion, PA: 9 am to 2 pm, Clarion Mall, 22631 Route 68.
Cumberland, MD: 9 am to 2 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 400 Cumberland Street.
(**2RBC**) Freeport, PA: 9 am to 2 pm, United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth Street.
(**2RBC**) Friedens, PA: 8:30 am to 1 pm, Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, 131 South Main Street.
Greensburg, PA: 8 am to 1 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 351 Harvey Avenue.
Hagerstown, MD: 8 am to 1 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 1131 Conrad Court.
Hermitage, PA: 9 am to 2 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 3325 Moorefield Road.
Johnstown, PA: 8 am to 1 pm, American Red Cross, John P. Murtha Donor Center, 250 Jari Drive.
(**2RBC**) Martinsburg, PA: 9 am to 2 pm, The Park at Martinsburg, 201 South Walnut Street.
Morgantown, WV: 8 am to 1 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 1223-10 Pineview Drive.
State College, PA: 9 am to 2 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 135 South Pugh Street.
Steubenville, OH: 9 am to 1 pm, Ft. Steuben Mall, 100 Mall Drive.
Three Springs, PA: 10 am to 2 pm, Ambulance Building, Route 747.
Wheeling, WV: 9 am to 2 pm, Ohio Valley Medical Center, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 2000 Eoff Street.
(**2RBC**) Winchester, VA: 9 am to 1 pm, American Red Cross, Lucy L. Custer Building, 561 Fortress Drive.
Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia), meet height and weight requirements (at least 110 pounds based on height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.
Those with specific eligibility questions should contact the Collections office at (800) 542-5663. Most donors are eligible to give blood every 56 days.
Donation appointments may be scheduled at many Red Cross blood drives. To schedule a blood donation appointment where available call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org.
Platelet donations must be scheduled in advance. For appointments in Altoona, Johnstown and State College, call (800) 542-5663, ext. 2637 or ext. 2657, or for appointments in Beaver and Greensburg, (800) 999-2566, ext. 6220.
The Greater Alleghenies Region directly serves hospitals, patients and donors in a 100-county area in Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, with more than five-dozen blood products and related services, and also supports blood needs experienced by patients elsewhere in hospitals served through Red Cross Blood Services.
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