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Red, White & YOU Blood Drive!

Looking for a lifesaving way to celebrate Independence Day?

The American Red Cross, KRMG and Fox 23 invite you to be an all-American hero and roll up your sleeve at the Red, White and YOU Blood Drive

Join us Thursday, June 30th - Friday, July 1st

  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Red Cross Tulsa blood donation center, 10151 E. 11th St. Tulsa, OK.
  • A seconds location is located at the Woodland Hills Mall from 12:30-5:30 p.m.

Enjoy the feeling of doing something good to celebrate our nation’s birthday.

As Independence Day nears, Americans will begin planning countless activities to celebrate the holiday – barbecues, baseball games, fireworks and time with family and friends. But, for many hospital patients, there isn’t a holiday from needing blood and platelets. The need is constant and can only be fulfilled by generous blood donors. 

It’s a difficult time of year for the Red Cross to collect enough blood to meet patient needs. Summer vacations and travel can contribute to less availability for people to give. Right now, blood donations are being distributed to hospitals as quickly as donations come in.

Donors of all blood types are needed to ensure a sufficient blood supply this summer. By setting aside about one hour of time in advance of the holiday weekend, donors can help make sure blood is available when needed.

All those coming to donate at the Red, White and You Blood Drive will receive a commemorative T-shirt and free food while supplies last.

Walk-ins are welcome the day of the blood drive, but appointments are encouraged. To schedule an appointment to Red, White and You blood drive, simply download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Here is all you need to donate:

  • Be 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in Oklahoma)
    • High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements
    • Weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health.
    • A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of ID 

Help ensure blood is available for those in need this summer, donate blood at the Red, White and YOU Blood Drive.

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. 

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