By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Brittany Rochell with the American Red Cross notes that the need for blood continues in Kansas and across the country.
"Right now, we're really needing those type O blood donors, as well as platelets," Rochell said. "We're urging them to make appointments to give to ensure that the hospital shelves are stocked as people start going back and having those elective surgeries."
Vacation season tends to mess up the schedule of those who are regular donors.
"As you are doing the last minute vacations and as you are taking time off, make sure that you don't take time off from donating," Rochell said. "Schedule your appointment and go ahead and donate that blood to help those in need."
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 1-15 include:
Harvey County
Halstead
8/9/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Catholic Parish Hall, 414 Locust
Newton
8/6/2021: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Science Health Academy, 805 Medical Center Dr.
Marion County
Goessel
8/2/2021: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Mennonite Church, 109 S. Church
Hillsboro
8/9/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 6 p.m., Parkview Mennonite Church, 610 S. Main
McPherson County
Lindsborg
8/2/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 224 S. Main
McPherson
8/10/2021: 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., McPherson High School, 801 E. 1st
Moundridge
8/11/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., MKC Learning Center, 221 W. Hirschler St.
Reno County
Hutchinson
8/3/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Center Amish Mennonite Church, 7611 W Morgan Ave
8/9/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 201 E Sherman
8/10/2021: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 201 E Sherman
8/11/2021: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 201 E Sherman
To donate blood, individuals need to bring a blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification that 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.