Monday, August 8, 2022

Nashville Predators and American Red Cross work to make blood donation goals with multi-city, blood drives Aug. 15-19


All presenting donors will receive a Nashville Predators Foam puck and two pre-season tickets to a Predators Home Game 

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 4, 2022 — The American Red Cross continues the great partnership with the Nashville Predators Foundation to host a multi-city blood drive Aug. 15- Aug. 19. 

 

“The Red Cross is facing an ongoing drop in the blood supply this summer and we are asking donors to book appointments now to give blood or platelets and help prevent a blood shortage,” said Clif Redish, interim regional donor services executive with the Red Cross Tennessee Valley Blood Services Region. “When a blood shortage occurs, a patient may not have immediate access to the transfusions they count on. By donating in August, blood products can be ready to grab off the shelves for those in need of lifesaving care in the coming weeks.”

 

“Our partnership with the Nashville Predators makes such an impact in our communities to meet the need for blood in our region for patients in our hospitals.” Eighty percent of blood donated to the Red Cross is acquired from blood donations made at blood drives. The organization supplies 40 percent of blood across the nation.

 

 

All presenting donors will receive a Predators foam hockey puck, while supplies last. Donors will also receive two pre-season home game tickets as our thanks for coming to give at the Preds blood drives. All presenting donors will be automatically entered into a drawing to win an official American Red Cross logo puck signed by a current Nashville Predators player from each blood drive location. “Donors will also receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice,” Redish added. “Plus, we will automatically enter all donors for a chance to win gas for a year.”

 

Nashville Predators Foundation blood donation opportunities Aug. 15-Aug. 19: 

Monday, Aug. 15, 2022 

Vanderbilt University Medical Center 

719 Thompson Lane  

Nashville, TN 37204 

1st Floor Conference Room  

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

 

Celebration Lutheran Church  

3425 N. Mount Juliet Road 

Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 

Fellowship Hall  

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

  

Faith Lutheran Church  

1655 Main Street 

Lebanon, TN 37087 

Fellowship Hall  

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

  

Gallatin Civic Center  

210 Albert Gallatin Avenue  

Gallatin, TN 37066 

Main Floor - Rooms 101/102 

11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.  

  

Clarksville American Red Cross Chapter 

Auditorium  

1760 Madison Street   

Clarksville, TN 37043 

10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

  

Dickson Community 

115 Tennsco Drive  

Dickson, TN 37055 

Tennesco Community Center  

12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

 

Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022 

Goodlettsville Church  

226 S. Main Street 

Goodlettsville, TN 37072 

Activity Center  

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

  

Vanderbilt University Medical Center  

2215 Garland Avenue  

Nashville, TN 37232 

Light Hall  

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

  

East TN American Red Cross  

6921 Middlebrook Pike 

Knoxville, TN 37909 

Auditorium  

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  

  

Fayetteville Community  

City of Fayetteville Parks & Recreation - Auditorium  

1203 Winchester Hwy 

Fayetteville, TN  

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

  

First United Methodist Church  

300 Sam Hagar Street  

Smyrna, TN  

Fellowship Hall  

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

  

Ford Ice Center Bellevue  

7638 B Highway 70 S 

Nashville, TN  37221 

Room #1 & 4  

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

  

Natchez Trace American Red Cross  

129 West Fowlkes Street Suite 100 

Frankin, TN 37064 

Chapter Office - 1st Floor  

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

  

Celebration Lutheran Church  

3425 N. Mount Juliet Road 

Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 

Fellowship Hall  

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

  

Hohenwald Church of Christ  

110 Park Avenue South 

Hohenwald, TN 38462 

Gym  

12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

  

Sumner Station  

225 Big Station Camp Blvd.  

Gallatin, TN 37066 

2nd Floor - Room 213 

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

 

Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 

Vanderbilt University Medical Center  

Light Hall  

2215 Garland Avenue 

Nashville, TN 37232 

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  

  

World Outreach Church  

Gym  

1921 New Salem Highway  

Murfreesboro, TN 37129 

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

  

Clarksville American Red Cross Chapter 

Auditorium  

1760 Madison Street   

Clarksville, TN 37043 

10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

  

Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center  

1021 Wilkinson Trace   

Bowling Green, KY 42103 

Meeting Rooms  

10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

 

Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 

Natchez Trace American Red Cross  

129 W. Fowlkes Street Suite 100 

Franklin, TN 37064 

Chapter Office  

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  

  

Ford Ice Center Room  

5264 Hickory Hollow Parkway  

Antioch, TN 37013 

Rooms 1 & 2  

1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  

  

Spring Hill Community  

125 Stephen P. Yokich Pkwy.  

Spring Hill, TN 37174 

UAW Banquet Hall  

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

  

Bell Buckle Volunteer Fire Department 

113 Main Street 

Bell Buckle, TN 37020 

James E Elkins Fire Hall  

2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

  

CoolSprings Galleria  

18001 Galleria Blvd.  

Franklin, TN 37067 

JCPenney Wing  

12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

 

Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 

Jamestown Community  

Family Life Center Gym  

306 E. Central Avenue 

Jamestown, TN 38556 

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

  

Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center  

1021 Wilkinson Trace 

Bowling Green, KY 42103 

Meeting Rooms 

10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

 

Blood drive safety  

The Red Cross follows a high standard of safety and infection control. The Red Cross will continue to socially distance wherever possible at blood drives, donation centers and facilities. While donors no longer have to wear a face mask, individuals may choose to continue to wear a mask for any reason. The Red Cross will also adhere to more stringent face mask requirements per state and/or local guidance, or at the request of blood drive sponsors. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at a drive. 

 

How to donate blood 

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device 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 and platelet donors can 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, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

  

About the American Red Cross 

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.  

 

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