It’s National Blood Donor Month: Here’s where to give blood in Virginia Beach
Here’s where to give blood in Virginia Beach this National Blood Donor Month.
National Blood Donor Month has arrived. The month is meant to help raise awareness about the ongoing need for blood. In fact, someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets every two seconds, according to the American Red Cross.
You can either make Whole blood or Power Red donations. Whole blood, which can be used by all blood types, takes about an hour to donate. Donations can be made every 56 days up to six times a year. Alternatively, Power Red donations benefit trauma patients, newborns, and those suffering from blood loss. Ideal blood types for Power Red donation include O positive, O negative, A negative, and B negative. It takes about an hour and a half to donate, with 112 days required between donations.
Given that donations typically decrease during winter months, January is the perfect time to make your donation count. If you’re in Virginia Beach, consider visiting the Virginia Beach Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center at 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd. The center is open seven days a week. Many Virginia Beach community organizations also partner with the American Red Cross, so it may be easier to donate at one of the following drives in your neighborhood.
Give blood in Virignia Beach with Red Cross blood drives
Saturday, Jan. 10
Founders Inn and Spa
Location: 5641 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464
The drive at Founders Inn and Spa runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted.
Sunday, Jan. 11
Corporate Landing Middle School
Location: 1597 Corporate Landing Pkwy., Virginia Beach, VA 23454
The drive at Corporate Landing Middle School will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted.
Monday, Jan. 12
St. Nicholas Catholic Church
Location: 712 Little Neck Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452
The drive at St. Nicholas Catholic Church runs from 12 to 6 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted.
Thursday, Jan. 15
Kempsville Elementary
Location: 570 Kempsville Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464
The drive at Kempsville Elementary will run from 2 to 6 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted. Those who donate will receive a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX.
Christopher Farms Elementary School
Location: 2828 Pleasant Acres Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23453
The drive at Christopher Farms Elementary School will run from 3 to 7 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted. Those who donate will receive a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX.
First Presbyterian Church
Location: 300-36th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
The drive at First Presbyterian Church will run from 1 to 5 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted. Those who donate will receive a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX.
St. Michael Lutheran
Location: 2208 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23456
The drive at St. Michael Lutheran will run from 1-6 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted. Those who donate will receive a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX.
Monday, Jan. 19
Coastal Community Church
Location: 2800 S Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23456
The drive at Coastal Community Church runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted. Those who donate will receive a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Kempsville Presbyterian Church
Location: 805 Kempsville Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464
The drive at Kempsville Presbyterian Church runs from 2 to 6 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted. Those who donate will receive a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Regent University
Location: 1000 Regent University Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23464
The drive at Regent University runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted. Those who donate will receive a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX.
Hope Springs Veterinary
Location: 1094 Diamond Springs Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23455
The drive at Hope Springs Veterinary runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted. Those who donate will receive a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX.
Saturday, Jan. 24
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Location: 3900 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452
The drive at Emmanuel Lutheran Church runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted. Those who donate will receive a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX.
Monday, Jan. 26
Brandon Middle School
Location: 1700 Pope St., Virginia Beach, VA 23464
The drive at Brandon Middle School runs from 12 to 4 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted. Those who give will receive a $20 e-gift card for a merchant of their choice.
Providence Elementary School
Location: 4968 Providence Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464
The drive at Providence Elementary School runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted. Those who give will receive a $20 e-gift card for a merchant of their choice.
Strawbridge Elementary
Location: 2553 Strawbridge Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23456
The drive at Strawbridge Elementary runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted. Those who give will receive a $20 e-gift card for a merchant of their choice.
Thursday, Jan. 27
Pembroke Elementary
Location: 4622 Jericho Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462
The drive at Pembroke Elementary runs from 12 to 5 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted. Those who give will receive a $20 e-gift card for a merchant of their choice.
Ocean Lakes Elementary School
Location: 1616 Upton Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23454
The drive at Ocean Lakes Elementary School runs from 2 to 6 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted. Those who give will receive a $20 e-gift card for a merchant of their choice.
Three Oaks Elementary
Location: 2201 Elson Green Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23456
The drive at Three Oaks Elementary runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted. Those who give will receive a $20 e-gift card for a merchant of their choice.
Wednesday, Jan. 28
Tidewater Community College Building L Joint Use Library
Location: 1700 College Crescent, Building L, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
The drive at Tidewater Community College Building L Joint Use Library runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted.
Church of the Holy Family
Location: 1279 North Great Neck Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23454
The drive at the Church of the Holy Family runs from 1 to 6 p.m. Blood and Power Red donations will be accepted. Those who give will receive a $20 e-gift card for a merchant of their choice.
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