HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The American Red Cross is encouraging Reno County residents to donate blood during an upcoming series of community blood drives in Hutchinson. Those dates for the blood drives are:
- Friday, March 27— 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Park Place Christian Church, 2600 N. Adams - Monday, March 30 — noon to 6:30 p.m.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 East 12 - Tuesday, March 31 — 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 East 12 - Wednesday, April 1 — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m,
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 East 12
The Red Cross is urging donors to schedule appointments in advance through RedCrossBlood.org, the Blood Donor App, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Participants can also use the RapidPass system to complete pre-donation questions online before arriving.
In addition, donors who give blood between March 30 and April 12 will receive an exclusive American Red Cross and Life is Good T-shirt, while supplies last.
Red Cross officials say consistent blood donations are critical to maintaining a stable blood supply for hospitals and emergency care. Community members are encouraged to “plant the seeds of hope” by giving blood and helping patients in need.