Rochester Hills Hosts Blood Drive

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — The City of Rochester Hills is once again partnering with the American Red Cross for the annual summer blood drive. Rochester Hills will be hosting this drive on Monday, Aug. 26. It will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium.

Since May, there has been about 80,000 less blood donations this year than the Red Cross expected. Without more donors, hospitals may not have the resources they need to save lives. Giving blood can help ensure the steady supply that patients undergoing transfusions need. The Red Cross and Rochester Hills urges eligible residents to encourage their friends and family, including those who have never donated, to make an appointment with them.

“Now more than ever, your donation can make all the difference,” states Mayor Bryan K. Barnett. We encourage residents to swing by City Hall and help patients in need.”

After participating in this blood drive, Amazon, a generous supporter of the Red Cross, would like to offer participants a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email.

How to Participate:

Visit www.redcrossblood.org and type in sponsor code “Rochesterhills” to schedule an appointment time or call 1-800-733-2767.

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 (16 with parental consent in some states), 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.