The American Red Cross is in dire need of donor plasma. The need for convalescent plasma from COVID-19 survivors has created a shortage of the potentially lifesaving blood product.
Dr. Erin Goodhue, Red Cross medical director of clinical services, said, “Blood and plasma donors who have recovered from COVID-19 may have the power to help critically ill patients currently battling the virus. With hospital distributions for convalescent plasma increasing about 250% since October, these generous donations are vital in helping to save lives throughout the winter – a time that is often challenging to collect enough blood products for those in need.”
All blood donors in the month of January will be automatically entered to win a trip to the 2022 Super Bowl in Los Angeles. They will also be entered to win a “Big Game at Home” package which includes a 65” television and a $500 gift card.
Appointments need to be made by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or activating the Blood Scheduling Skill for Amazon Alexa.
Upcoming Blood Drives:
Emmett 1/7/2021: 1 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Our Lady of Mt Carmel Hall, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Hall, 10828 Brandon Road
Yale 1/11/2021: 11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 310 N. Main St.
Port Huron 1/15/2021: 9 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., St. Clair County Administration Bldg., 200 Grand River
1/18/2021: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Port Huron Elks Lodge 343, 3292 Beach Road
1/29/2021: 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority, 3111 Electric Avenue
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
