Red Cross Blood Donation Opportunities

The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Volunteer Month this April. Donating blood is a simple way to make a profound difference in the lives of patients.

Nearly 2.8 million generous people donated blood through the Red Cross last year. The Red Cross salutes these volunteer blood donors who helped fulfill its lifesaving mission and invites others to roll up a sleeve and join them.

Bill Parr has been donating blood for more than 30 years. “I think it’s one of the most rewarding things you can do, knowing that such a simple act can have such a positive impact on another human being in a time of need,” he said.

Volunteer donors are the only source of blood products for those in need of transfusions. Donors of all blood types are needed this spring.

Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
Willow Grove Donor Center
31 Easton Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Monday – Wednesday: 11:45 a.m.-6 p.m. (platelet pheresis)
Thursday – Sunday: 7:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. (platelet pheresis)
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Montgomery

Ambler
4/10/2017: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Community Ambulance Association Station 351, 1414 E. Butler Pike

Blue Bell
4/5/2017: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Montgomery County Community College, College Hall, 340 DeKalb Pike

Bridgeport
4/3/2017: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Bridgeport Elks Lodge 714, 494 Ford St.

Collegeville
4/4/2017: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Ursinus College, Wismer Building, 610 E. Main St.
4/5/2017: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Ursinus College, Wismer Building, 610 E. Main St.

Conshohocken
4/12/2017: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Hayden Management Company, 300 Conshohocken State Road

Fort Washington
4/7/2017: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 1100 Virginia Drive

Harleysville
4/11/2017: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., Nationwide, 355 Maple Ave.
4/11/2017: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Genesis Fitness, 671 Main St.

Hatboro
4/5/2017: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Hatboro Baptist Church, 32 N. York Road

Hatfield
4/3/2017: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Bethany Bible Fellowship Church, 75 W. Broad St.
4/8/2017: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., American Legion Home Post, 2100 Koffel Road

Haverford
4/5/2017: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Haverford College, Founders Hall, 370 Lancaster Ave.
4/6/2017: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Haverford College, Founders Hall, 370 Lancaster Ave.

Norristown
4/5/2017: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., One Montgomery Plaza, 425 Swede St.
4/5/2017: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Montgomery County Human Services Building, 1430 DeKalb St.
4/5/2017: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., YMCA, 2460 Boulevard of the Generals
4/14/2017: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Suburban Community Hospital, 2701 DeKalb Pike

Oaks
4/10/2017: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., RevSpring, 105 Montgomery Ave.
4/12/2017: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Hampton Inn & Suites, 100 Cresson Blvd.

Pennsburg
4/4/2017: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Perkiomen School, 200 Seminary St.
4/15/2017: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Pennsburg United Church of Christ, 775 Main St.

Plymouth Meeting
4/12/2017: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Epiphany of Our Lord, 3050 Walton Road
4/13/2017: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Brandywine Realty Trust Building, 401 Plymouth Road

Pottstown
4/3/2017: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, 1600 E. High St.
4/3/2017: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Comfort Inn, 99 Robinson St.

Royersford
4/11/2017: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Limerick Township Administration Building, 155 S. Limerick Road

Souderton
4/12/2017: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Immanuel Leidy’s Church, 273 W. Cherry Lane

Telford
4/14/2017: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Franconia Heritage Restaurant, 508 Harleysville Pike

Wynnewood
4/6/2017: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Lankenau Medical Center, 100 Lancaster Ave.
4/7/2017: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Lankenau Medical Center, 100 Lancaster Ave.
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How to help
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) 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 donors can now 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, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross is to become a volunteer transportation specialist and deliver lifesaving blood products to local area hospitals. Volunteer transportation specialists play a very important role in ensuring an ample blood supply for patients in need by transporting blood and blood products. For more information and to apply for a volunteer transportation specialist position, contact Nancy Tobin at 215-451-4229 or nancy.tobin@redcross.org or visit rdcrss.org/driver.