Faced with a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive
cancellations during the COVID-19 outbreak, the American Red Cross is in urgent need of donors. The Landing at the Woodson YMCA Wausau Branch is asking healthy individuals to consider making a blood donation to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. .
Two blood drives- 10:00 am- 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 2 & Wednesday, April 22, 2020- in the midst of this health crisis.
2 Ways to Schedule Your Donation: Visit redcrossblood.org | Call 1-800-RED CROSS
Location: Please use entrance at The Landing patio door by Yawkey Park. Free street parking on 4th Street or at the First Presbyterian Church at Franklin and N. 4th Street corner.
Donating blood is a safe process. The Red Cross has implemented additional precautions to ensure the safety of donors and staff, including:
• Checking temperatures of staff and donors before entering a drive to make sure they are
healthy.
• Providing hand sanitizer for use before the drive, as well as throughout the donation
process.
• Following social distancing between donors including entry, donation and refreshment
areas.
• Increasing enhanced disinfecting of surfaces and equipment.
Before Donating Blood:
It is recommended that you enjoy a protein rich meal,
hydrate yourself well, be well rested and wear a
comfortable shirt with sleeves that can be rolled up easily.
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 in most states (16 with parental consent
where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and
are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.
For More Information:
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(800) 733-2767