In April, the American Red Cross asks people to keep patients top of mind by making an appointment to give blood or platelets.
Residents in Lewis and Thurston counties have several opportunities to donate blood or platelets in April. Those who come to give by April 12 will get an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. All who come to give between April 13 and April 30 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a choice of merchant.
The following opportunities to donate blood or platelets are scheduled for Lewis and Thurston counties:
Lewis County:
• April 16 — United Methodist Church, 16 S. Market Blvd in Chehalis from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• April 17 — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 122 Henriot Road in Toledo from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• April 20 — Cascade Community Healthcare, 2428 W Reynolds Ave in Centralia from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thurston County:
• April 15 — Mountain View Church, 940 Israel Road SW in Tumwater from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• April 24 — Capital Mall, 625 Black Lake Blvd in Olympia from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 29 — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Lacey Stake Center, 1602 Ruddell Road SE in Lacey from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To book a time for giving blood or platelets, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
