Red Cross Issues Urgent Call for Blood, Platelet Donations

The American Red Cross is asking anyone who is eligible to donate blood or platelets to do so as soon as possible, warning that local supplies are currently insufficient to meet the needs of our community’s hospitals in a timely manner.

The Southeastern Michigan Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross needs 900 units of each and every day, according to a press release from the American Red Cross. To get as many donations as possible with the greatest efficiency, Red Cross officials are asking eligible blood and platelet donors to make appointments or to keep the appointments they have already made.

To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors can also click here to find nearby blood drives.

Upcoming blood drives:

Monday, Oct. 17

• , 49 Oakland Center Blvd, Rochester Hills; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Marketshare, 1000 West Maple Road, Troy; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Dearborn City, 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
• St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 15 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights; 1-7 p.m.
• Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2225 E. 14 Mile Rd., Birmingham; 1:30-7:30 p.m.
• University Preparatory High School, 610 Antionette St., Detroit; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• St. Mark Lutheran Church, 26830 West Park, Roseville; 1:30-7:30 p.m.
• Orchard Grove Community Church, 850 Ladd Rd., Commerce Twp.; 2-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 18

• Oakland University, 49 Oakland Center Blvd, Rochester Hills; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Warren Woods Church of the Nazarene, 14300 13 Mile Rd., Warren; 2-8 p.m.
• Ford Fairlane Plaza, 330 Town Center, Dearborn; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Sanford Brown Institute, 5900 Mercury Dr., Dearborn; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• K of C Armada #7561, 72025 North Ave., Armada; 2-8 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 19

• Oakland University, 49 Oakland Center Blvd, Rochester Hills; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI, Federal Business Division, Southfield; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Grace United Methodist Church, 19655 Jefferson, Chesterfield Twp.; 2-8 p.m.
• Pioneer Elementary School, 7110 Milford Rd., Holly; 2-8 p.m.
• Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church, 8625 E. Jefferson, Detroit; 2-8 p.m.
• Oakwood Southshore Medical Center, 5450 Fort St., Trenton, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 20

• Nemer Property Group, Inc., 100/200 Galleria, Southfield; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Oakland Community College, 27055 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills; 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
• St. James Lutheran Church, 170McMillan, Grosse Pointe Farms; 1:30-7:30 p.m.
• Holly Presbyterian Church, 207 E. Maple St., Holly; 2-8 p.m.
• Memorial Elementary School, 30001 Marquette, Garden City; 2-8 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 21

• , 100 Romeo St., Rochester; 1-7 p.m.
• First United Methodist Church, 6393 Livernois, Troy; 1-7 p.m.
• St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 5500 N. Adams Rd., Troy; 1-7 p.m.
• Red Cross Board Blood Drive, 4190 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• City of Roseville, 29777 Gratoit, Roseville; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Advanced Technology Academy, 4801 Oakman Blvd., Dearborn; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Walgreens Southfield, 28901 Greenfield, Southfield; noon-6 p.m.
• Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, 15855 19 Mile Rd., Clinton Twp., 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22

• Red Cross Board Blood Drive, 28105 Woodward Ave., Berkley; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Red Cross Board Blood Drive, 13260 E. 11 Mile Rd., Warren; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Red Cross Board Blood Drive, 31150 Haggerty Rd., Farmington Hills; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Red Cross Board Blood Drive, 36650 5 Mile Rd., Livonia; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Red Cross Board Blood Drive, 100 Mack Ave., Detroit; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Red Cross Board Blood Drive, 14031 Pennsylvania Rd., Brownstown, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 23

• St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 99 E. Woodward Heights, Hazel Park; 7:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
• Grace Apostolic Church of Clawson, 700 E. Elmwood, Clawson; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• St. Joseph Catholic Church, 715 N. Lapeer Rd., Orion Twp.; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• St. Ronald Catholic Church, 17701 E. 15 Mile Rd., Clinton Twp.; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• St. Anne Catholic Church, 825 Ortonville Rd., Ortonville; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• St. Edith Catholic Church, 15089 Newburgh Rd., Livonia; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• St. Linus Catholic Church, 15550 Hass, Dearborn Heights; 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

About the American Red Cross

The Southeastern Michigan Blood Services Region serves five counties, and needs to collect about 900 units of blood a day to meet patient need in 43 hospitals. In addition to supplying nearly half of the nation’s blood, the American Red Cross teaches lifesaving skills, provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization—not a government agency—and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.

Source: Southeastern Michigan Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross