During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross invites individuals to become everyday heroes by giving blood.

March has been recognized as Red Cross Month by every U.S. president since 1943. Red Cross Month is a celebration of supporters who are the face of the Red Cross in their communities, helping to prepare for and bringing help and hope after emergencies.

For more than 30 years, blood donor Sherri Kay has been helping the Red Cross fulfill its lifesaving mission. “Knowing that I help to save lives and make a difference through the Red Cross is one of the most significant things that I do,” she said.

Heroes of all blood types are needed to ensure a sufficient blood supply this spring. The Red Cross must collect approximately 14,000 blood and platelet donations every day for patients.

Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Chase County
Imperial
March 24: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Chase County High School, 520 E. 9th St.

Wauneta
March 17: noon to 6 p.m., Wauneta Palisade High School, 214 W. Wichita St.
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Deuel County
Chappell
March 28: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Chappell Fire Hall, 1650 2nd St.
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Furnas County
Cambridge
March 31: noon to 6 p.m., Cambridge High School, 1003 Nelson St.
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Keith County
Ogallala
March 15: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Ogallala Fair Building, 1100 W. 5th
March 16: noon to 6 p.m., Ogallala Fair Building, 1100 W. 5th

Paxton
March 25: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Community Building, 205 N. Oak St.
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Lincoln County
North Platte
March 16: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Great Plains Health, 601 W. Leota
March 17: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., American Red Cross, 1111 S. Cottonwood
March 24: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., American Red Cross, 1111 S. Cottonwood
March 25: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., American Red Cross, 1111 S. Cottonwood
March 31: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., American Red Cross, 1111 S. Cottonwood
March 31: 1 – 6 p.m., Valley Christian Church, 2001 W. State Farm Road

Wallace
March 21: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wallace High School, 151 N. Wallace Road
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Logan County
Stapleton
March 22: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Stapleton High School, 702 F St.
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How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) 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.

Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.