![]() ![]() More information will become available as to when Donation Centers will re-open their whole blood collections. Whole Blood Donations will be available at some donation centers starting in February 2019. If you have specific questions regarding platelet donation, please call 1-80. Platelet donors are encouraged to schedule as those come available! ![]() Roanoke Donation Center: 352 Church Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 Lynchburg Donation Center: 21039 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 Platelet Donations: platelet donors can schedule appointments at our current Red Cross Donation Centers in Lynchburg and Roanoke, or at former VBS locations. Most Donor Centers will re-open for platelet collection in January 2019. When will the Donation Centers re-open?Ī. Please check back often as blood drive opportunities continue to grow over the winter, a time that can be challenging to meet the needs of the patients without the generosity of blood donors. You can search for blood donation opportunities by entering your ZIP Code on the homepage. How can I find donation opportunities near me?Ī. From there, choose “I Need to Create an Account” and follow the prompts to set up your new account. Visit and click the “Sign In” link in the top right corner of the page. Your Virginia Blood Services donor account will not carry over but creating an American Red Cross donor account is simple. Will I need to set up a new donor account to schedule appointments on the American Red Cross website?Ī. Eligible donors can schedule an appointment to give blood by using the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-80) How can I schedule my first Red Cross donation appointment?Ī. Call 1-800-RED CROSS, visit or use the Blood Donor App. ![]() If you are already a Red Cross donor, you may schedule through the Red Cross immediately. Please call 1-85 or email for assistance. We are happy to add your number of donations to your record for you based on your knowledge, or, you can contact the Red Cross Customer Care team for more formal assistance in tracking down your historical Virginia Blood Services donation total. This is due to a new donor record being opened when you donate with the Red Cross for the first time. Q: Will my historical donation information be retained?Ī: Your Donation History, actual number of gallons/times you have given, with VBS won’t be added to your profile when you donate with the Red Cross. RapidPass® is compatible with most mobile devices, but if it is not compatible with your device then we encourage you to schedule an appointment to donate and answer the questions when you arrive. Get started with some initial information, read through the pre-donation materials, answer your health history questions and print, download or email your RapidPass® to yourself, and bring it with you. The process is simple, just 4 steps - and takes about 10 to 15 minutes. For the best donation experience, we recommend you schedule an appointment, then complete your RapidPass®. RapidPass® can help save time during your next blood or platelet donation. To speed the process along, please consider RapidPass® and get the paperwork out of the way before you arrive to donate. As a first-time blood donor with the American Red Cross, please allow extra time for registration as staff will need to create a new account for you in our system. ![]() The donation itself is only about 10 minutes. The process, from the time you arrive until the time you leave, takes about an hour for a whole blood donation. What can I expect as an American Red Cross Blood Donor?Ī. You can register to donate at the kickoff event online.Q. 30 from Noon – 6 p.m., where one finalist will be drawn exclusively from donors at that event. Those who donate during Drive to Save Lives will get a long-sleeved shirt.Ī Kickoff event will be hosted at Youngblood Auto in Springfield on Nov. According to the rules, weekly finalists will be drawn each Monday, and one of the finalists will win the vehicle at the giveaway event on Feb. 1, each person who donates blood will automatically be entered into the drawing. “The pandemic has taken a toll on blood donations, and our hope is that donors will be excited about this chance of making someone’s dream come true – winning a new car while saving local lives.”īeginning Dec. “We are so excited to present this opportunity to our loyal blood donors,” said Anthony Roberts, CBCO Executive Director. The non-profit has teamed up with Youngblood Auto in Springfield to give away a 2020 Nissan Kicks compact SUV. Blood donors will have a chance to win a car if they donate to the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) during the Drive to Save Lives event. ![]()
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