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Fairfield, CT -- When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now:

· Type O negative is the universal blood type and what emergency room personnel reach for when there is no time to determine a patient’s blood type in the most serious situations. 

· Type O positive blood is the most used blood type because it can be transfused to Rh-positive patients of any blood type.

· Platelets are often needed to help with clotting in cases of massive bleeding.

It’s the blood already on the shelves that can help save lives in an emergency. Book a time to give now by visiting www.RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts, all who come to donate April 29-May 31 will get a coupon for a free haircut by email. Plus, those who come to give through May 19 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two and VIP racing experience to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Races at Darlington Raceway Labor Day weekend, including entry to the Sport Clips racetrack hospitality tent and a $1,000 gift card. Additionally, those who come to give through May 19 will also get a bonus $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details on all offers, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org/RaceToGive.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities May 7-31

Fairfield County

Bridgeport
5/9/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Burroughs Community Center, 2470 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605
5/10/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Golden Hill United Methodist, 210 Elm Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
5/14/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Lake Forest Association, 424 Frenchtown Rd, Bridgeport, CT 06606

Brookfield
5/9/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Raymour & Flanigan - Brookfield, 14 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield, CT 06804
5/24/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church, 138 Candlewood Lake Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804

Easton
5/9/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Road, Easton, CT 06612

Danbury
5/7/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sand Pit Rd., Danbury, CT 06810
5/8/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Gethsemane Baptist Church International, 8 Delay Street, Danbury, CT 06810
5/18/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., St. Ann Melkite Catholic Church, 181 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury, CT 06811
5/27/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Danbury Fair Mall, 7 Backus Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810
5/31/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., St Joseph Church, 376 Main St, Danbury, CT 06810

Darien
5/7/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Congregational Church of Darien, 14 Brookside Road, Darien, CT 06820
5/24/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Masonic Lodge DARIEN, 354 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820

Fairfield
5/15/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Or Hadash, 1200 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT 06825
5/22/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Gaelic American Club, 74 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
5/22/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Gaelic American Club, 74 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
5/28/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, 300 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824

Greenwich
5/13/2024: 12 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Road, Greenwich, CT 06830
5/14/2024: 12 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Road, Greenwich, CT 06830
5/21/2024: 12 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Road, Greenwich, CT 06830
5/22/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Greenwich Blood Donation Center (Mobile), 99 Indian Field Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830
5/23/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich, CT 06830
5/27/2024: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Road, Greenwich, CT 06830
5/28/2024: 12 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Road, Greenwich, CT 06830

Monroe
5/11/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Jude's Church, 707 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 06468
5/30/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., I.B.E.W. Local 488, 721 Main Street, Monroe, CT 06468

Newtown
5/16/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Newtown Youth Academy, 4 Primrose St, Newtown, CT 06470
5/28/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St., Newtown, CT 06470

Norwalk
5/7/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. George/Fr. Germanos Stavropoulos Community Center, 238 W Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT 06851
5/10/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., United Church of Rowayton, 210 Rowayton Ave, Norwalk, CT 06853
5/14/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Merritt 7, 501 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851
5/17/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., St. Philip's Church, 25 France Street, Norwalk, CT 06851
5/24/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Legion, 60 County Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
5/30/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Norwalk Hospital, 34 Maple Street, Norwalk, CT 06856

Redding Center
5/22/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., First Church of Christ, Congregational, 25 Cross Hwy, Redding, CT 06896

Ridgefield
5/7/2024: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., East Ridge Middle School, 10 East Ridge Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877
5/9/2024: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Ridgefield Park & Recreation Center, 195 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877

Shelton
5/10/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Shelton Community Center, 41 Church Street, Shelton, CT 06484
5/17/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Shelton Community Center, 41 Church Street, Shelton, CT 06484
5/22/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 188 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton, CT 06484

Sherman
5/11/2024: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Sherman Volunteer Fire Department, 1 CT-39, Sherman, CT 06784

Stamford
5/9/2024: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Shippan Landing, 232 Harbor Drive, Stamford, CT 06902
5/13/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Stamford, 1101 Bedford St, Stamford, CT 06905
5/18/2024: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Archangels Greek Orthodox Church, 1527 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT 06905
5/25/2024: 8 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., Union Baptist Church, 805 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905
5/29/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Italian Center, 1620 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905

Stratford
5/23/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post, 100 Veterans Boulevard, Stratford, CT, 06615

Trumbull
5/15/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 406 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT 06611
5/28/2024: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 406 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT 06611
5/28/2024: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 406 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT 06611

Wilton
5/8/2024: 1:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m., Strong Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton, CT 06897
5/8/2024: 9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., Strong Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton, CT 06897

Westport
5/13/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Westport Woman's Club, 44 Imperial Ave, Westport, CT 06880
5/17/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Green's Farms Church, 71 Hillandale Road, Westport, CT 06880
5/21/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., VFW, 465 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 06880

How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit www.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 www.RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or www.CruzRojaAmericana.org.