Wellesley Police And Red Cross Host Blood Drive

WELLESLEY, MA — The Wellesley Police Department will host a blood drive with the American Red Cross from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on August 13 at the Wellesley Police station. Appointments are required to ensure the health and safety of Red Cross donors, employees and volunteers

For more information or to make an appointment to donate sign up online at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code WellesleyPD.

"The Wellesley Police Department is committed to strengthening our community bonds and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations. Hosting this blood drive is our way of giving staff, colleagues and the community an opportunity to join us and save lives," Wellesley police said.

As hospitals resume surgical procedures and patient treatments that were temporarily paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, donors are urged to give now to ensure blood products are readily available for patients. The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donations to prevent another blood shortage.