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Donors vital in disaster response
Blood collection disrupted in Southeast; threat of storms persists
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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 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 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, teams are also on the ground providing vital relief − like food, water, shelter and support − in communities devastated by Hurricane Helene.


Area blood drives:

Claflin

Nov. 1 - noon - 6 p.m., Claflin Community Center, 409 A Street

Great Bend

Oct. 11 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Polk Street Building, 1309 Polk Street

Oct. 21 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Advanced Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, 4801 10th St.

Oct. 29 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Legion, 1011 Kansas Avenue


Hoisington

Oct. 21 - 12:30 - 6:30 p.m., Hoisington Activity Center, 1200 Susank Road


Ellsworth

Oct. 14 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Ellsworth County Medical Center Administration Building, 1706 Aylward


Wilson

Oct. 28 - 12:30 - 5:30 p.m., St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 2807 Avenue D


Larned

Oct. 11 - noon - 6 p.m., Columbus Club, 1216 M Road


Lyons

Nov. 4 - noon - 6 p.m., Faith Bible Church, 102 S Coronado St.


Lucas

Nov. 1 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., United Methodist Church, 332 N. Main St.


Luray

Oct. 22 - 12:30 - 6:30 p.m., Luray Community Center, 115 S. Main


Russell

Oct. 14 - noon - 6 p.m., Fossil Creek Inn & Suites, 1430 S. Fossil