Donors needed to help keep blood supply growing as seasons change

Fairfield, CT -- As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. People of all blood types - especially those with type O blood - are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesaving transfusions.

During Red Cross Month in March, the Red Cross celebrates the volunteers and blood who are critical to ensuring those in need receive relief and care. Help can’t wait - to book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. As a thank-you, all who come to give by March 24 will get a $10 e-gift card to a pet supply merchant of choice, plus a chance to win one of five $3,000 gift cards. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Pets for details.

Additionally, the Red Cross is teaming up with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures to celebrate the epic new film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and to invite donors to rise together and give blood. When donors share their strength by giving March 25-April 7, they’ll get an exclusive Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. © 2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., Ltd.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities March 11-31

Fairfield County

Bethel

3/8/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., St. Mary's Church, 24 Dodging Town Road

Bridgeport

3/20/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Burroughs Community Center, 2470 Fairfield Avenue

3/30/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Andrews Church, 435 Anton Street

3/29/2024: 12:15 p.m. - 5 p.m., Bridgeport Hospital, 267 Grant St.

3/29/2024: 7:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Bridgeport Hospital, 267 Grant St.

Brookfield

3/13/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Raymour & Flanigan - Brookfield, 14 Candlewood Lake Road

Danbury

3/12/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Danbury Hospital RSM, 24 Hospital Avenue

3/21/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Gethsemane Baptist Church International, Gethsemane Baptist Church International, 8 Delay Street

3/27/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sand Pit Rd.

3/29/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 18 Clapboard Ridge Rd.

3/20/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., St George Orthodox Christian, 125 Kohanza Street

Easton

3/21/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Road

Fairfield

3/21/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Gaelic American Club, 74 Beach Road

3/26/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, 300 North Benson Road

3/27/2024: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Fairfield University Student Center, 1073 North Benson Road

3/11/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sacred Heart University--Fairfield, 3135 Easton Turnpike

3/26/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sacred Heart University--Fairfield, 3135 Easton Turnpike

3/28/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Scandinavian Club, 1351 South Pine Creek Road

New Canaan

3/30/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., New Canaan Library, 151 Main Street

New Fairfield

3/22/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., New Fairfield Congregational Church, 20 Gillotti Road

3/22/2024: 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., New Fairfield Congregational Church, 20 Gillotti Road

Newtown

3/21/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St.

Norwalk

3/8/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Legion, 60 County Road

3/15/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., United Church of Rowayton, 210 Rowayton Ave

Redding Center

3/27/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., First Church of Christ, Congregational, 25 Cross Hwy, P.O Box 1055

Stamford

3/12/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., The Stamford Hotel, 700 East Main Street

3/15/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Stamford Church of Christ, 1264 High Ridge Road

3/16/2024: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Union Baptist Church, 805 Newfield Avenue

3/18/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Stamford, 1101 Bedford St

Stratford

3/16/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Parish Center, 345 Second Hill Lane

3/21/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post, 100 Veterans Boulevard

Trumbull

3/13/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 406 White Plains Road

3/20/2024: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 406 White Plains Road

3/20/2024: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 406 White Plains Road

3/29/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Trumbull YMCA, 20 Trefoil Drive

Westport

3/21/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., VFW, 465 Riverside Avenue

3/25/2024: 2 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Green's Farms Church, 71 Hillandale Road

3/27/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Westport, 75 Church Lane

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. 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 in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), 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.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass^® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.