MANCHESTER -- The American Red Cross is highlighting the ongoing need for blood and platelet donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall. Eligible individuals - especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets are encouraged to make a donation just ahead of the holiday season.
Blood supply momentum must remain steady, as the Red Cross has worked this month to recover blood products uncollected due to recent hurricanes. Any disruption in the ability to collect blood can lead to an impact on routine and lifesaving medical care.
The seasons may change but the need for blood donors stays the same. Give blood or platelets and make a big difference in someone's life by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
In thanks, those who come to give by Oct. 31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.
Those who come to give in early November, Nov. 1-17, will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Thanks.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Rockingham County: Brentwood: Friday, Nov. 1, noon to 4:30 p.m., Rockingham County Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, 117 North Road; Derry: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Boys & Girls Club of Greater Derry, 40 E Derry Road; East Derry: Monday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Upper Village Hall, 52 East Derry Road; Epping: Monday, Oct. 28, noon to 5 p.m., American Legion Post 51-Epping, 232 Calef Highway, Monday, Nov. 4, noon to 5 p.m., American Legion Post 51-Epping, 232 Calef Highway, Friday, Nov. 15, noon to 5 p.m., Sig Sauer, Inc., 233 Exeter Road; Exeter: Monday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Langdon Place-Exeter, 17 Hampton Road, Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Michael Church, 9 Lincoln St.; Greenland: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bethany Church, 500 Breakfast Hill Road; Hampstead: Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hampstead Middle School, 28 School St., Friday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., St. Anne Church, 26 Emerson Ave.; Londonderry: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Orchard Christian Fellowship, 136 Pillsbury Road, Friday, Nov. 8, noon to 5 p.m., Orchard Christian Fellowship, 136 Pillsbury Road; Newfields: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Newfields Elementary School, 9 Piscassic Road; Newington: Wednesday, Oct. 30, noon to 4:30 p.m., Mall at Fox Run, 50 Fox Run Road; Newmarket: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Newmarket High School, 213 South Main St.; Newton: Friday, Nov. 15, noon to 5 p.m., Newton Town Hall, 2 Town Hall Road; Nottingham: Thursday, Nov. 14, 11:30 a.m. -- 4 p.m., Nottingham Community Center, 139 Stage Road; Portsmouth: Monday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Piscataqua Savings Bank, 200 Griffin Road Unit 10. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Senior Activity Center, 125 Cottage St., Friday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Piscataqua Savings Bank, 200 Griffin Road Unit 10, Friday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Great Bay Community College, 320 Corporate Drive; Raymond: Friday, Nov. 1, noon to 5 p.m., Raymond Baptist Church, 145 Rte 27; Salem: Thursday, Nov. 14, 1 p.m. -- 6 p.m., Bishop Peterson Hall, 37 Main St.; Seabrook: Monday, Nov. 11, noon to 5 p.m., Trinity United Church Parish House, 29 Main St.