The American Red Cross
Inaugural Winter Hero Blood Drive kicked off Christmas Eve. Thanks to our
caring community, the Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee in Chattanooga collected
29 units of the life-saving blood during one the most difficult months of the
year. Blood donations are always in decline during holidays when most people
are focused on shopping, travel and seasonal activities. It makes it more
critical that we try to make up for the short supplies, thus the reason for our
Winter Hero Blood Drive.
So many people never get
a holiday from the need for blood. Heart surgeries, organ transplants, burn
victims, persons being treated with leukemia and other forms of cancer and sickle
cell disease are only a small example of the vital and constant need of blood
and platelets.
So – the Southeast
chapter won't stop with the night-before-Christmas event. Another drive will
soon be announced. Until then, the Red Cross urges everyone to make this a
united effort. Spread the word through your neighborhood, your churches and
organizations, friends and family, to plan on giving the gift of life at our
next drive.
These are some
convenient tools for planning ahead. Donors can make an appointment by using
the Red Cross Donor App by texting Blood app to 90999 or
going to your app store on your phone.
You can also visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. That is
1-800-733-2767. Thanks to all our donors
for your generous gift of life this holiday season. Wishing everyone a healthy and happy new
year.
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