Red Cross urges blood donation gift to give this
holiday season; Bloodmobile coming here Monday

It can’t be wrapped or placed under a tree, but the perfect gift can help save patient lives this holiday season. The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the lifesaving gift of a blood donation in December, a time when donations decline but the needs of patients remain steady. 

You can help by sharing the upcoming blood donation opportunities when the Red Cross Bloodmobile comes to Springfield next week. Give blood, the most important gift you’ll ever give — the gift of life. Donate blood or platelets during the Springfield Community Blood Drive Monday, Dec. 19, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.  at the Springfield Area Community Center. 

Donors of all blood types are needed this holiday season to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients.  The American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood doesn’t pause. While many are celebrating the holidays with family and friends, patients in hospitals are still relying on blood products.

To schedule your appointment call Jan at 507-723-5288; on line at www.redcrossblood.org enter sponsor code: Springfield MN or text BLOOD APP to 90999 to download the Red Cross Blood Donor App and schedule your appointment using sponsor code: Springfield MN.  Walk-ins are welcome.

Eligibility Questions? Call 1-866-236-3276

New “Rapidpass” available! Make your appointment and visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass to complete your health history BEFORE you come to the blood drive!  (Must be completed same day as drive).

Volunteers who will assist the Red Cross crew at the bloodmobile from 1:00 to 4:00 will be VerJean Luense and Cathy Hauger, greeters; Jan Roiger and Carlotta Lindeman in the canteen; and Mary Schmitz, registration.   

Workers during the 4:00 to 7:00 shift are Char Bast and Sharon Sturm, greeters; Diane Lade and Coke Richert, canteen; and Kay Pingeon, registration.