Exclusive “Elf” + Red Cross socks for donors Nov. 10-30

BRIDGEPORT, CT— For many, watching the classic holiday movie “Elf” has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. This November, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to add a new tradition as the holiday season begins: Spread cheer with a blood or platelet donation.

Donations are critical to the blood supply as the holiday season draws near – a time when blood donations often decline. Donors of all blood types are urged to give, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets.

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the film “Elf,” and create holiday cheer, all who come to give Nov. 10-30 will receive an exclusive pair of “Elf” + Red Cross socks, while supplies last. For more details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Elf

It feels good to give a gift to someone else that truly means something. Those wishing to help patients receive lifesaving transfusions can book a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 10-30:

Fairfield

Colchester

11/20/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., St. Andrews Catholic Church, 128 Norwich Avenue

11/30/2023: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Colchester Town Hall, 127 Norwich Avenue

Bridgeport

11/15/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Congregation B'nai Israel, 2710 Park Avenue

11/29/2023: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Burroughs Community Center, 2470 Fairfield Avenue

Brookfield

11/18/2023: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Paul's Church, 174 Whisconier Road

11/30/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Raymour & Flanigan - Brookfield, 14 Candlewood Lake Road

Danbury

11/11/2023: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., St. Anthony Maronite Church, 17 Granville Avenue

11/20/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Danbury Hospital RSM, 24 Hospital Avenue

Easton

11/20/2023: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Road

Fairfield

11/13/2023: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Scandinavian Club, 1351 South Pine Creek Road

11/17/2023: 11:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Black Rock Church, 3685 Black Rock Turnpike

11/21/2023: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, 300 North Benson Road

11/29/2023: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Avenue

11/29/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Avenue

Monroe

11/11/2023: 7:45 a.m. - 1 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 466 Elm Street

New Fairfield

11/10/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., New Life United Methodist Church, 1 Beaver Bog Road

11/17/2023: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., New Fairfield Company A Volunteer Fire Department, 302 Ball Pond Road

Newtown

11/10/2023: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street

Norwalk

11/15/2023: 8 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., St. Philip's Church, 25 France Street

11/15/2023: 12:45 p.m. - 6 p.m., St. Philip's Church, 25 France Street

11/28/2023: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Legion, 60 County Road

11/30/2023: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Norwalk Hospital, 34 Maple Street

Ridgefield

11/30/2023: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Ridgefield Park & Recreation Center, 195 Danbury Road

Shelton

11/17/2023: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., American Legion Post 16, 295 Old Bridgeport

11/17/2023: 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Shelton Community Center, 41 Church Street

11/17/2023: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Shelton Community Center, 41 Church Street

11/28/2023: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sports Center Connecticut, 784 River Road

Stamford

11/22/2023: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Stamford Church of Christ, 1264 High Ridge Road

11/25/2023: 8 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., Union Baptist Church, 805 Newfield Avenue

11/27/2023: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Stamford, 1101 Bedford Street

Stratford

11/30/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post, 100 Veterans Boulevard

Trumbull

11/14/2023: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 406 White Plains Road

Westport

11/22/2023: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., VFW, 465 Riverside Avenue

11/30/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Westport, 75 Church Lane

How to donate blood

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.

Amplify your impact − volunteer!  

Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check-in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.  

Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, contact or visit redcross.org/volunteertoday  

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 redcross.org