Blood Donations

About 38 percent of the population is eligible to donate blood; however, only three percent actually do. The American Red Cross is encouraging individuals to join those who have stepped up to help save lives by donating blood or platelets with its spring promotion, “Just 3% do, will you?”

The Red Cross appreciates those who make it a priority to give blood and will offer a chance to win one of three $1,000 gift cards to presenting blood and platelet donors between April 1 and June 30, 2013.

“While only about three percent of the population donates blood, many of us will need blood at some point in our lifetime,” said Delisa English, chief executive officer, Carolinas Blood Services Region. “The Red Cross relies on volunteer donors to meet the needs of patients who depend on transfusions. It is important that our donors realize the impact they have on the lives of so many.”

Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities

Friday, May 17                                  

Mills River United Methodist Church Blood Drive                                         

137 Old Turnpike Road, Mills River              

2:00 pm to 7:00 pm                                                                

Please call 243-3735 for more information or to schedule an appointment.            

Monday, May 20                               

American Red Cross Henderson Chapter Blood Drive                                            

203 2nd Avenue East, Hendersonville                                  

10:00 am to 2:30 pm                                                              

Please call 693-5605 for more information or to schedule an appointment.            

Tuesday, May 21                              

Valley Hill Fire Department Blood Drive                                            

1675 Willow Road, Hendersonville                

10:00 am to 2:00 pm                                      

Please call Alan Shaver at 692-2581 extension 102 for more information or to schedule an appointment.            

Friday, May 24                                  

Blue Ridge Mall Blood Drive                                      

1800 Four Seasons Boulevard, Hendersonville                    

9:00 am to 1:30 pm                                        

Please call Bill Roseborough at 231-1372 for more information or to schedule an appointment.    

Friday, May 24                                  

Covenant Presbyterian Church Blood Drive                                     

2101 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville              

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm                                        

Please call Betty Capps at 693-8651 for more information or to schedule an appointment.           

Saturday, May 25                             

Ebenezer Baptist Church Blood Drive                                               

2557 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville              

9:00 am to 1:00 pm                                        

Please call Kevin Jackson at 696-9300 for more information or to schedule an appointment.                   

Tuesday, May 28                              

First United Methodist Church Blood Drive                                       

204 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville          

1:30 pm to 6:00 pm                                                                

Please call 693-4275 for more information or to schedule an appointment.            

Wednesday, May 29                         

Saint James Church Blood Drive                                          

766 North Main Street, Hendersonville                     

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm                                                                

Please call 693-7458 for more information or to schedule an appointment.