During National Preparedness Month in September, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a readily available blood supply for emergencies. Whether blood is needed for a chronic condition such as sickle cell disease, a routine surgery, a traumatic accident or a large-scale emergency, it’s the blood already on the shelves that helps save lives. Donors of all blood types are needed. To thank those who come out to give Sept. 2-6, the Red Cross is providing a branded duffel bag, while supplies last. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to help reduce wait times. Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Fairfax include:
9/1/2016: 12 - 7 p.m., Fairfax Blood Donation Center, 2720 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200
9/2/2016: 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Fairfax Blood Donation Center, 2720 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200
9/3/2016: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fairfax Blood Donation Center, 2720 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200
9/5/2016: 7 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Fairfax Blood Donation Center, 2720 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200
9/6/2016: 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike
9/7/2016: 12 - 7 p.m., Fairfax Blood Donation Center, 2720 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200
9/8/2016: 12 - 7 p.m., Fairfax Blood Donation Center, 2720 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200
9/9/2016: 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Fairfax Blood Donation Center, 2720 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200
9/10/2016: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fairfax Blood Donation Center, 2720 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200
9/12/2016: 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Fairfax Blood Donation Center, 2720 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200
9/14/2016: 12 - 7 p.m., Fairfax Blood Donation Center, 2720 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200
9/15/2016: 12 - 7 p.m., Fairfax Blood Donation Center, 2720 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200