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The American Red Cross encourages individuals 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, individuals 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 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Crawford County:
March 3: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Amvets Post 27, 235 E. Galen St., Bucyrus
March 3: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Community Christian Church, 6195 State Route 19, Galion
March 4: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., Colonel Crawford High School, 2303 State Route 602, North Robinson
March 4: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., First Alliance Christian Missionary Church, 1955 Hopley Ave., Bucyrus
March 6: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Galion High School, 472 Portland Way North, Galion
March 10: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Galion Alliance Church, 430 Portland Way North, Galion
March 10: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 100 South Crestline St., Crestline
March 12: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Galion Community Hospital, 269 Portland Way South, Galion
March 20: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Bucyrus Public Library, 200 E Mansfield St. Bucyrus
March 28: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Chatfield Grocery, 6879 Sandusky St., Chatfield