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Date: 3/20/2015
GREATER SPRINGFIELD – The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to become everyday heroes by giving blood in celebration of Red Cross Month this March.
Since 1943, every president has designated March as Red Cross Month – a time to recognize those who support the Red Cross.
Local communities depend on the Red Cross, which relies on donations of time, money and blood to fulfill its humanitarian mission.
It doesn’t take a cape or superpowers to be a hero. By donating blood, eligible donors can help save the lives of patients in need.
Those who are unable to give blood can support blood donations by organizing a blood drive, volunteering to assist with Red Cross activities, or creating a SleevesUp virtual blood drive online at redcrossblood.org/SleevesUp and asking others to make a lifesaving donation.
To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).
Upcoming area blood donation opportunities include:
March 27: noon to 6 p.m., Agawam Fire Department, 800 Main St.
March 29: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Six Flags New England/Human Resources Center, 1756 Main St.
March 20: 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 Brookdale Drive.
March 21: 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 Brookdale Drive.
March 22: 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 Brookdale Drive.
March 23: 1 to 6:30 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 Brookdale Drive.
March 24: 1 to 6:30 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 Brookdale Drive.
March 25: 1 to 6:30 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 Brookdale Drive.
March 26: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tower Square, 1500 Main St.
March 27: 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 Brookdale Drive.
March 28: 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 Brookdale Drive.
March 29: 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 Brookdale Drive.
March 30: 12:45 to 6:30 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 Brookdale Drive.
March 31: 1 to 6:30 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 Brookdale Drive.
March 21: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St Thomas the Apostle School, 75 Pine St.
March 28: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mittineague Congregational Church, 1840 Westfield St.
March 31: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Memorial School, 310 Main St.
March 23: noon to 6 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran, 319 Granby Road
March 28: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Hadley Fire Department, 20 Woodbridge St.
March 30: noon to 6 p.m., South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal St.