Spring into action for patients in need by donating blood

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Benton County

April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vinton-Shellsburg High School, 210 W. 21st St. in Vinton, Iowa

Black Hawk County

April 16 from 1-6 p.m. at American Red Cross, 2530 University Ave. in Waterloo, Iowa

April 17 from 1-6 p.m. at American Red Cross, 2530 University Ave. in Waterloo, Iowa

April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Covenant Medical Center, 3421 W. Ninth St. in Waterloo, Iowa

April 23 from 1-6 p.m. at American Red Cross, 2530 University Ave. in Waterloo, Iowa

April 24 from 1-6 p.m. at American Red Cross, 2530 University Ave. in Waterloo, Iowa

April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon at American Red Cross, 2530 University Ave. in Waterloo, Iowa

April 30 from 1-6 p.m. at American Red Cross, 2530 University Ave. in Waterloo, Iowa

Chickasaw County

April 30 from 2:15-6:15 p.m. at Nashua-Plainfield High School, 612 Greeley St. in Nashua, Iowa

Crawford County

April 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 214 E. Blackhawk Ave. in Prairie du Chien, Wis.

Delaware County

April 23 from 2-6 p.m. at Delaware County Fairgrounds, 200 East Acres St. in Manchester, Iowa

Dubuque County

April 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross, 2400 Asbury Road in Dubuque, Iowa

April 19 from 7-11 a.m. at American Red Cross, 2400 Asbury Road in Dubuque, Iowa

April 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hillcrest Family Services, 2005 Asbury Road in Dubuque, Iowa

April 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross, 2400 Asbury Road in Dubuque, Iowa

April 26 from 7-11 a.m. at American Red Cross, 2400 Asbury Road in Dubuque, Iowa

April 28 from 2-6 p.m. at American Red Cross, 2400 Asbury Road in Dubuque, Iowa

Fayette County

April 29 from 1-6 p.m. at Fayette Community Library, 104 W. State St. in Fayette, Iowa

Grant County

April 28 from 1-6 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 1065 Lancaster St. in Platteville, Wis.

Howard County

April 16 from 1:30-6:30 p.m. at Riceville Community School, 912 Woodland Ave. in Riceville, Iowa

Jackson County

April 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bellevue High School, 1601 State St. in Bellevue, Iowa

Johnson County

April 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at University of Iowa Newman Catholic Student Center, 104 E. Jefferson St. in Iowa City, Iowa

Jones County

April 17 from 2-6 p.m. at Monticello City Hall, 200 E. First St. in Monticello, Iowa

Linn County

April 21 from noon to 5 p.m. at American Red Cross, 6300 Rockwell Drive Northeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

April 22 from 2-6 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 2202 Forest Drive Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

April 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Metro High School, 1212 Seventh St. Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.