Emergencies don’t take a holiday. The American Red Cross urgently needs
blood and platelet donors to make an appointment now to give and help ensure patients can get
the treatment they need at a moment’s notice.
In November 2016, a 100-foot maple tree fell on Mike McMahon, causing life-threatening
injuries. He needed 11 units of blood during emergency surgery and another seven units to treat
complications after. Six weeks following the accident, McMahon was released from the hospital
– just in time to spend the holidays with his family.
“I’m grateful for the donors who gave me such an amazing gift – the gift of life,” said McMahon.
“I was an occasional blood donor before the accident. Today, I donate as often as I can to help
ensure others receive blood when they need it most.”
Now is an important time to give blood and platelets. A seasonal decline in donations occurs
from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors get busy with family gatherings and travel.
In addition, severe winter weather can cause blood drive cancellations and negatively affect the
blood supply. Patients like McMahon can’t afford for there to be a shortage of blood.
Give the gift of life – make an appointment to donate blood and platelets by downloading the
free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED
CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
As a special thank-you for helping meet the urgent need, those who come to give Dec. 20
through Jan. 6 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Dec. 20-Jan. 15:
Crook
Prineville
12/21/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., First Baptist Church, 450 SE Fairview Dr
12/26/2018: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., High Desert Christian Academy, 839 S Main Street
1/2/2019: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., St Joseph Catholic Church, 150 SE 1st Street
1/15/2019: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bureau of Land Management Prineville, 3050 NE 3rd St
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Deschutes
Bend
12/21/2018: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110
12/22/2018: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110
12/24/2018: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite
110

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12/26/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110
12/27/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond St
12/27/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2450 NE 27th St.
12/28/2018: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110
12/31/2018: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Pacific Source Community Solutions Bend, 2965 NE Conners
Ave
12/31/2018: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110
1/2/2019: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110
1/3/2019: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Humane Society of Central Oregon, 61170 SE 27th
1/3/2019: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110
1/3/2019: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., LDS – Mountain View Ward, 1260 NE Thompson
1/4/2019: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110
1/7/2019: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110
1/8/2019: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110
1/9/2019: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110
1/9/2019: 12:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 2550 NE Butler Market Rd
1/11/2019: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110
1/12/2019: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110
1/14/2019: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110
1/15/2019: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110
Redmond
1/8/2019: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., LDS – Redmond OR Stake, 450 SW Rimrock
Sisters
1/4/2019: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Sisters Community Hall, 301 SE Elm St
Sunriver
12/28/2018: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 18143 Cottonwood Rd
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Jefferson
Madras
12/20/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Patrick’s Church, 341 SW "J" St
12/31/2018: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., St. Patrick’s Church, 341 SW "J" St
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-
800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) 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.

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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.
Volunteers needed
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross is to become a
volunteer transportation specialist and deliver lifesaving blood products to local area hospitals.
Volunteer transportation specialists play a very important role in ensuring an ample blood supply
for patients in need by transporting blood and blood products. For more information and to apply
for a volunteer transportation specialist position, visit rdcrss.org/driver.
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.