The American Red Cross is teaming up with the Emmy®-winning Max Original medical drama series THE PITT, to remind donors they don’t need to be in the emergency room to “go help save some lives.” Rolling up a sleeve to give a lifesaving blood donation could be the key to a patient’s survival.

In hospitals across Pittsburgh, the work never stops – and the need for blood is constant. Every day, healthcare workers and patients rely on volunteer blood donors to help save lives. Blood donations to the Red Cross help ensure new parents, premature babies, cancer patients and accident victims have access to safe, lifesaving blood.

Eligible blood donors are urged to give to help keep the blood supply stable for patients this spring. In thanks, presenting donors at these blood drives will get an exclusive T-shirt, while supplies last^:

Tuesday, April 7

1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter

250 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, PA

Friday, April 10

11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

University of Pittsburgh William Pitt Union

920 William Pitt Union, Pittsburgh, PA

Monday, April 20

9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Duquesne University Student Union

1243 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA

A single blood donation can help save more than one life. Schedule an appointment now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. 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 in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), 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.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.

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