Vitalant urges donations during Bleeding Disorders Month
MetroCreative
Throughout March, designated Bleeding Disorders Month, Vitalant is shining a light on the need for blood donations.
The nonprofit organization, which provides blood to hospitals and patients across the country, issued a reminder to existing and potential donors that blood donations are not only valuable for emergencies, but also for patients prior to surgeries or those who have ongoing needs.
Eligible donors of all blood types, especially Type O, are urged to give to ensure the blood supply is sufficient. To encourage donations, those who give blood between March 3 and 16 will receive an email to claim free solar eclipse glasses and a T-shirt. Those who donate between March 3 and 31 will be entered to win one of four $5,000 gift cards to assist in viewing the April 8 total eclipse from the location of their choice.
A number of local blood drives are taking place in Fayette, Greene and Washington counties throughout the next two months. Donors can schedule an appointment at vitalant.org or through the Vitalant app.
Fayette County
April 16, 7:30 to 1:30 p.m., Frazier High School, 142 Constitution St., Perryopolis
April 22, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Fayette County CTI, 175 Georges Fairchance Road, Uniontown
April 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Third Presbyterian Church, 425 Union St., Uniontown
April 26, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Connellsville Area CTI, 720 Locust St. Ext., Connellsville
April 27, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Masontown Volunteer Fire Dept., 221 N. Washington St., Masontown
April 30, 8:30 to 12:15 p.m., Laurel Highlands High School, 300 Bailey Ave., Uniontown
Greene County
April 6, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community-Greene County – Meeting Room, 107 Fairgrounds Road, Waynesburg
April 20, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Community-South Fayette Senior Citizens Center, 515 Millers Run Road, Morgan
April 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., EQT REC Center Community Room, 400 EverGreene Drive, Waynesburg
Washington County
March 6, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Community-Washington – Conference room, 240 Wellness Way, Washington
March 13, 12:30 to 5 p.m., Canonsburg VFD, 1 Greenside Ave., Canonsburg
March 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., PennWest California, 250 University Ave., California
March 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community-Washington – Conference Room, 240 Wellness Way, Washington