The American Red Cross is asking for blood and platelet donors across central Wisconsin to help keep the blood supply stable ahead of the holiday season, with donors of all types needed and Type O especially sought.
Marathon County drives include Nov. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. at Wausau Elks Lodge 248, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dale's Weston Lanes in Weston, and Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mosinee Brewing Company.
More Marathon County dates follow Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodson YMCA in Wausau and Nov. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at East High School in Wausau. Additional drives are scheduled in Portage and Wood counties through Nov. 20.
People who donate through Nov. 22 can receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email and bonus donor rewards points, and successful November donations also qualify for a free A1C test used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, limited to one result per calendar year.
Appointments can be made through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or at redcrossblood.org. Eligible donors must be at least 17 in most states, or 16 with parental consent where allowed, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health.
