As summer officially begins and people gather for holiday celebrations, the American Red Cross reminds communities that patients are counting now on the generosity of blood and platelet donors, especially around the Fourth of July. The Red Cross sees about a 21% decline in blood and platelet donations during holiday weeks, including Independence Day. When blood donations drop, so does the blood supply, making it extremely challenging to ensure blood is available when hospitals need it. By scheduling and keeping appointments in July, donors can help provide for those in immediate need of lifesaving care. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). As a thank-you for helping, all those who come to give June 30-July 10 will receive an exclusive Red Cross recycled cotton tote bag, while supplies last. Upcoming blood donation opportunities July 1-15:
Dodge
Ashippun
7/11/2022: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Ashippun Town Hall, W1266 Hwy O
Beaver Dam
7/6/2022: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., YMCA of Dodge County, 220 Corporate Dr
Fox Lake
7/21/2022: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Fox Lake Correctional, W10237 Lake Emily Rd
Iron Ridge
7/7/2022: 1:45 p.m. – 6 p.m., St Michael's Lutheran Church, N4911 Gray Road
Juneau
7/19/2022: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Juneau Community Center, 500 Lincoln
Mayville
7/12/2022: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Mayville Hometown Pharmacy, 1448 Horicon Street
Waupun
7/7/2022: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Edgewood Church, 201 Edgewood Dr
Fond du Lac
Brandon
7/19/2022: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Bethel Reformed Church, 305 W Main St
Fond du Lac
7/13/2022: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Commonwealth Companies, 24 S Brooke St
7/21/2022: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 625 W Rolling Meadows Dr
7/22/2022: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Fond Du Lac Public Library, 32 Sheboygan St.
Oakfield
7/8/2022: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Oakfield Community Center, 130 N Main St
Ripon
7/11/2022: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Ripon High School, 850 Tiger Dr
