Can you believe it's March already? After a long Southern Tier winter, we are all looking to the calendar for any sign of Spring.  The good news is we are inching closer to the first day of Spring, March 20th.

March is also Red Cross month.  The American Red Cross reminds eligible blood donors that it doesn’t take a cape or superpowers to be a hero. By donating blood, donors can become a hero for patients in need.

Red Cross Month is dedicated to the everyday heroes who support the Red Cross mission by giving blood, volunteering their time, learning lifesaving skills or making a contribution in any amount.

To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

There are many blood drives happening around the Binghamton area.  Blood drives are the easiest and quickest ways to make that difference this March.  Here are the ones I have so far:

Binghamton

3/3/2015: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lourdes Hospital, 169 Riverside Drive

3/11/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Broome Comm College Applied Technology Building, 907 Upper Front Street

3/12/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Broome Community College Applied Technology Building, 907 Upper Front Street

Deposit

3/9/2015: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 130 Second Street

Endicott

3/4/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Gault Chevrolet , 2205 North Street

Johnson City

3/1/2015: 7:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Johnson City Blood Donation Center, 365 Harry L Drive

3/2/2015: 12:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Johnson City Blood Donation Center, 365 Harry L Drive

3/3/2015: 12:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Johnson City Blood Donation Center, 365 Harry L Drive

3/5/2015: 7:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Johnson City Blood Donation Center, 365 Harry L Drive

3/6/2015: 7:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Johnson City Blood Donation Center, 365 Harry L Drive

3/7/2015: 7:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Johnson City Blood Donation Center, 365 Harry L Drive

3/8/2015: 7:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Johnson City Blood Donation Center, 365 Harry L Drive

3/9/2015: 12:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Johnson City Blood Donation Center, 365 Harry L Drive

3/10/2015: 12:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Johnson City Blood Donation Center, 365 Harry L Drive

3/12/2015: 7:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Johnson City Blood Donation Center, 365 Harry L Drive

3/13/2015: 7:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Johnson City Blood Donation Center, 365 Harry L Drive

3/14/2015: 7:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Johnson City Blood Donation Center, 365 Harry L Drive

3/14/2015: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Oakdale Mall, 601-635 Harry L Dr

3/15/2015: 7:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Johnson City Blood Donation Center, 365 Harry L Drive

Vestal

3/2/2015: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Lourdes Hospital- Vestal, 3101 Shippers Road, Suite 203

3/3/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Grace Point Church, 3701 Old Vestal Road

3/3/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Binghamton University- Old Union, 4400 Vestal Parkway East

3/3/2015: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2071 Vestal Parkway West

3/7/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Best Buy Vestal, 3209 Vestal Parkway East

 

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