NEWBURGH — The American Red Cross continues to amplify the ongoing critical need for blood and platelets to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, those giving platelets and those who have never given before, are needed now. 

Only 3 out of 100 Americans donate blood. With the blood supply still at critical levels, every single donation is key to making sure all patients relying on lifesaving transfusions, including car accident victims and those living with sickle cell disease, get the care they need.

Fall into donating blood or platelets. Make an appointment to give now 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 Sept. 30 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Fall for details. 

Those who come to give Oct. 1-31 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.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Sept. 23-Oct. 15:

Callicoon

10/11/2024: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Delaware Youth Center, 8 Creamery Rd, PO Box 354

Grahamsville

10/2/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Grahamsville Fire Dept, 205 Main Street

10/15/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tri-Valley High School, 34 Moore Hill Road

Liberty

10/1/2024: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Liberty Fire Department, 256 Sprague Avenue

Livingston Manor

9/26/2024: 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Livingston Manor Central School, 19 School Street

Mongaup Valley

10/2/2024: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Smallwood-Mongaup Valley Fire Department, 181 Ballard Rd.

Rock Hill

9/26/2024: 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Rock Hill Firehouse, 61 Glen Wild Rd.

Wurtsboro

10/9/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Summitville Fire Department, 3978 US-209.