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Red Cross Offers Donation Opportunities Throughout Westchester County

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to make a difference in the lives of patients this spring by giving blood.

There are several upcoming blood donation opportunities throughout Westchester County.

There are several upcoming blood donation opportunities throughout Westchester County.

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Donated blood is perishable and must be constantly replenished to keep up with the demand. Red blood cells, with a shelf life of only 42 days, are the most frequently transfused blood component, and are always needed by hospitals. Eligible donors can give red cells through either a regular whole blood donation or a double red cell donation, where available. Double red cell donations yield twice the usual amount of red cells in a single appointment and are accepted at select donation locations. Double red cell donors must meet additional eligibility criteria, which will be determined at the donation appointment. 

Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O-negative, A-negative and B-negative. Whole blood can be donated every 56 days, and double red cells may be donated every 112 days, up to three times per year. To find a donation opportunity or make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). 

Upcoming blood donation opportunities: 

  • Chappaqua, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Church of St Mary the Virgin, 191 S. Greely Ave. 
  • Cortlandt Manor, April 21, from 1-6 p.m., Fieldhome, 2300 Catherine St, 
  • Mamroneck, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St Johns Lutheran Church, 122 Fenimore Road. 
  • New Rochelle, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Iona College, 715 North Ave.
  • Scarsdale, April 23, from 1-6 p.m., American Legion Hall, 40 Bell Road.
  • White Plains, April 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., White Plains Presbyterian Church, 39 N. Broadway. 
  • Yonkers, April 16, from 2-7 p.m., Outback Steakhouse, 1701 Central Park Ave. 

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

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