Blood drive hosts urgently needed this fall

DAYTON–The American Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to give blood to restock the shelves for patients battling disease and facing the unexpected here at the Best Western Plus Hotel, 507 E Main on August 10 between 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, people across the country have stepped up to help by giving blood with the Red Cross. Blood donations from healthy individuals are just as essential now to meet patient needs, and those who gave this spring may be eligible to help again.

Donation appointments can be made for the coming days and weeks by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

As a thank-you, those who come to give August 1-September 3 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Amazon.* Plus, come to give by August 31 and automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for four to Cedar Point or Knott's Berry Farm, redeemable through the 2021 season!^

The Red Cross is also looking for blood drive hosts this fall to help ensure a stable blood supply. There is no known end date in this fight against coronavirus, and while cases increase across the country, blood drives continue to be canceled at an alarming rate as many businesses, schools and community organizations remain closed.

Other blood donation opportunities in the local area are as follows:

August 3–Walla Walla–Foundry Vineyards Walla Walla, 1111 Abadie Street–11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

August 5–Clarkston–Quality Inn & Suites, 700 Port Drive–9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

August 6–College Place–Walla Walla Valley Academy, 300 SW Academy Way–10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

August 10–Dayton–Best Western Plus Dayton Hotel & Suites, 507 E Main St–12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

August 12–Pasco–Riverview United Methodist Church, 4012 W Court Street–12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

August 11–Walla Walla Presbyterian Church, 325 S 1st Ave–12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

August 12–Walla Walla–Eastgate SDA Church, 380 N Tausick Way–12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

August 13–Walla Walla–The Marcus Whitman, 6 W Rose Street–11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.