Red Cross needs blood donations; Manassas & PWC blood drives listed

The American Red Cross encourages all eligible blood donors to make an appointment to donate blood soon to help prevent a shortage.

During the summer months, on average, about two fewer donors give blood at each Red Cross blood drive than what is needed to meet the needs of patients. Vacations and summer activities are among the reasons regular donors may not find the time to give. But, patients don’t get a vacation from needing blood – the need is constant.

To learn more and make an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Manassas City

Monday, July 28, 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Ln, Manassas, VA 20110

Saturday, Aug. 2, 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Knights of Columbus George Brent Council, 9290 Stonewall Rd., Manassas, VA 20110

Monday, Aug. 4, 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
St. Thomas United Methodist Church, 8899 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20110

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Prince William Medical Center , 8650 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20110

Prince William County

Thursday, July 24, 2:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Evergreen Vol. Fire Dept., 3510 James Madison Hwy., Haymarket, VA 20169

7/24/2014, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
City of Manassas Park Fire and Rescue, 9080 Manassas Dr., Manassas, VA 20111

Saturday, July 26, 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Gainesville United Methodist Church, 13710 Milestone Ct., Gainesville, VA 20155

Saturday, July 26, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wawa Store 661, 13355 Minniville Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22192

Saturday, Aug. 9, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wal-Mart, 14000 Worth Ave, Woodbridge, VA 22192

Saturday, Aug. 16, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Potomac Crest Baptist Church, 15418 Cardinal Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22193

How to donate blood
Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.