NEWBURGH – As Fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.  

 For many, daily routines shift as the seasons change, but blood and platelet donations must remain top of mind. Every single donation is key to making sure all patients relying on critical transfusions, including car accident victims, those living with sickle cell disease and those facing cancer, 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. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma September 22-October 19, will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall. 

Upcoming blood donation opportunities October 1-15

Grahamsville

October 1 – 10am-3pm, Grahamsville Fire Dept, 205 Main Street

Liberty

October 2 – 1-6pm, Liberty Fire Department, 256 Sprague Avenue

Wurtsboro

October 8 –  1-6pm,  St. Joseph’s Church, 180 Sullivan Street