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Red Cross urges blood donations in Rutland, Windsor Counties this May

The American Red Cross is urging Vermonters to roll up their sleeves this month and help ensure hospitals have the blood and platelets they need when emergencies strike. With spring events and summer travel just around the corner, May is a critical time to donate.

Throughout Trauma Awareness Month, the Red Cross is highlighting the need for blood donations—especially from Type O donors and platelet donors—to help accident victims and patients in life-threatening situations. As a thank-you, all donors who give blood or platelets through May 18 will receive a $20 e-gift card, and those who donate between May 19 and 31 will receive a free Red Cross solar lantern while supplies last. Every May donor will also be entered for a chance to win a U.S. adventure trip for two.

Give blood in Rutland County

Pittsford: May 8, 12:30–6 p.m., St. Alphonsus Liguori Church, 2918 US-7

Rutland: May 8, 12:30–5:30 p.m., Elks Lodge #345, 44-46 Pleasant St.

Rutland: May 10, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen St.

Rutland: May 12, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Franklin Conference Center, 1 Scale Ave.

Rutland: May 13, 12–5 p.m., Elks Lodge #345, 44-46 Pleasant St.

Bomoseen: May 12, 12–4:30 p.m., Castleton American Legion, 378 Route 4A West

North Clarendon: May 19, 12:30–5 p.m., Mill River Union High School, 2321 Middle Road

Give blood in Windsor County

Brownsville: May 14, 1–5:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, 485 Hotel Dr.

Stockbridge: May 17, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Stockbridge Meeting House, 97 Maple Wood Dr.

Ludlow: May 19, 12–5:30 p.m., American Legion, 133 Main St.

To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or use the app. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments help.

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