The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm on a critical need for blood donations as City of Santa Clarita officials join the chorus, urgently calling on locals to roll up their sleeves. Community members are being beckoned to contribute to the city's reserve by participating in one of the three blood drives slated for December.
Those willing to donate can begin to give a piece of themselves this Friday, December 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Canyon Country JoAnne Darcy branch of the Santa Clarita Public Library. Santa Clarita City Hall will host the second drive on December 15, with the center stage set from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The month's final appeal for donors is on December 28 at The Centre, Cedar Hall, giving several opportunities for residents to potentially save lives.
As reported by the City of Santa Clarita’s official blog, appointments can quickly be secured through the Red Cross website or by phone. The process is a swift one, they assure, taking approximately one hour from arrival to departure. Blood donors must be at least 16 years old and meet health criteria laid out at the point of appointment.
Adding an incentive to the vital act of donation, those who contribute between December 1 and 17 are assured to receive a $10 Amazon gift card via email. Donors are encouraged to understand the full terms and explore further the importance of their contribution by visiting the Red Cross website. This information, along with additional details on appointment scheduling, can be easily accessed through the Red Cross online portal.
