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Several Local Chances to Donate Blood for American Red Cross, in Dire Need of Donations

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on July 14, 2021

The American Red Cross is in dire need of donations. When the coronavirus pandemic began, the nation saw a decline in blood donations. There was also a decline in elective surgeries and procedures over the last year.
 
With pandemic restrictions easing and life returning to some sense of normalcy for many, the blood shortage is more evident and is at an all-time low.
 
“Over the last three months, we've distributed 75,000 more blood products than we ever had before and that same timeframe. So, it just kind of shows that the need is a little bit greater than it usually is in the summer. One donation can save three lives,” Lisa Futterman with the American Red Cross said.
 
There are several local opportunities to donate blood:
 
Thurs., July 15: Old Navy Court, Meadowbrook Mall, Bridgeport, 1-6 p.m. (Each donor will receive a $10 Amazon gift card.)
 
Friday, July 23: Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center, 10 a.m.3 p.m.
 
Monday, July 26:  Holiday Inn Express, White Oaks, Bridgeport, 12-5 p.m.
 
Wed., July 28: Benedum Civic Center, Bridgeport, 1-6 p.m.
 
Wed., Aug. 4: Benedum Civic Center, Bridgeport, 1-6 p.m.
 
The summer months are when the need for donations rises. Futterman said more traumas occurring can be attributed to the demand.
“There's a little bit rise in trauma situations as life opens back up again,” Futterman added.
 
The pandemic put a pause on certain surgeries. Many people were forced to delay those procedures while hospitals were flooded with coronavirus patients. This year, they’re seeing record low numbers of donations, and there are specific blood types that can help with the shortage.
 
“We need anyone that is able to give blood, feeling healthy and well to do so, especially O positive, which is the most transfused blood type. O negative is the universal blood type, and then platelets as well, those are important for people fighting cancer and have a short shelf life,” Futterman said.
 
Eligibility requirements to donate blood have not changed. You must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. If you’ve contracted the coronavirus in the past, you’re still able to donate blood.
 
“COVID cannot be passed through blood donations. If you are vaccinated, you can still come [to] donate blood, we just ask that you provide the manufacturer, but it is totally safe for you to come [to] donate blood. If you've been vaccinated or not, we just ask that you wear a mask if you are not vaccinated,” Futterman said.
 
 

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