GREEN BAY, Wis. (Oct. 8, 2024) — The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to come. Since making landfall, the storm and its aftermath have led to the cancellation of more than 100 blood drives, causing thousands of blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. For so many people living with urgent medical care needs, blood transfusions are essential, and donations in the Southeast are key to keeping our nationwide network stocked. The Red Cross operates through a national inventory with the ability to move blood wherever and whenever it is needed most. The time to give blood or platelets is now. Bring hope to those in need by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. As the Red Cross continues to urge people to give blood or platelets now, our teams are also on the ground providing vital relief − like food, water, shelter and support − in communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. If you’re able to help those impacted by disasters big and small across the country, like Helene, please consider making a gift of any amount. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma Oct. 1-31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat. Upcoming blood donation opportunities Oct. 8-31:
Calumet County
Chilton
10/14/2024: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Eagles Club Chilton, 1041 Chestnut
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Fond du Lac County
Fond du Lac
10/8/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Moraine Park Tech Coll, 235 N National Ave
10/9/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Thrive Church, 79 E 2nd St
10/21/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Church of Peace, 158 S Military Rd
10/23/2024: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Fond du Lac High School, 801 Campus Dr
10/30/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 625 W Rolling Meadows Dr
11/8/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Fire Department Station 1, 815 S Main St
Ripon
10/22/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church ELCA, 430 Griswold St
Saint Cloud
10/22/2024: 11:45 a.m. – 6 p.m., St Cloud Athletic Club, 911 Main St
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Green Lake County
Berlin
11/1/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Legion/VFW Hall, 420 N Wisconsin St
Green Lake
10/24/2024: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., American Legion, 518 Water Street
Markesan
10/23/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., St Joseph Catholic Church, 41 Saint Joseph St
