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The American Red Cross has announced a critical shortage of blood across all types, resulting from a significant decrease in the blood supply over the past two months. Your help is urgently needed to ensure that patients receive the lifesaving care they require.
The best way to contribute is by scheduling an appointment to donate blood. Every donation makes a difference! Click the button below to make your blood donation appointment at Grace-St. Paul’s.
FAQs
Do I need to schedule an appointment?
You must have an appointment to donate blood. Please click here to schedule an appointment.
Who is eligible to donate blood?
Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds based on height, and be in generally good health.
Click here to learn more about who is eligible to donate blood. You can also call the Red Cross Eligibility line at 866-236-3276.
How should I prepare to donate blood?
Please click here to learn how you should prepare to successfully donate blood.
What is RapidPass®?
RapidPass® is available to help you save time during your next donation by reviewing pre-donation reading materials and answering health history questions ahead of time. Your RapidPass® must be completed the day of the drive and no earlier. RapidPass® is compatible with most mobile devices, but if it is not compatible with your device then you are encouraged to answer the questions when you arrive. For more information, click here.
What do I need to bring with me?
You must bring your donor card or government-issued photo I.D.
What is a Power Red Donation?
During a Power Red donation, you give a concentrated dose of red cells, the part of your blood used every day for those needing transfusions as part of their care. This type of donation uses an automated process that separates your red blood cells from the other blood components, then safely and comfortably returns your plasma and platelets to you.
Click here to learn more about choosing a Power Red Donation.
Do you have additional questions about donating blood? Click here for more answers to commonly asked questions.