NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 13, 2023 — During February, the American Red Cross continues a great partnership with the Nashville Predators Foundation and their fans asking blood donors in cities across Tennessee and Kentucky to donate Feb. 20-Feb. 24.
“We have seen so many challenges over the past two years for blood donation,” said Garry Allison, regional donor services executive with the Red Cross Tennessee Valley Blood Services Region. “It is not uncommon for us to see a decline in donations during the winter months, but the need for blood doesn’t slow. It is so important for all who can give to make appointments with this drive to help us ensure the blood is readily available when needed by so many of our local hospitals’ patients.”
The partnership with the Preds is vital for the American Red Cross. Red Cross supplies 40 percent of all blood products to hospitals across the nation. “All blood types needed,” Allison added. “However, we are especially in need of type O positive and O negative blood types. O negative type blood is a universal donor that can be given to any patient of any blood type. Those type O blood bags are the ones that are used most by hospital emergency rooms to treat trauma patients and during surgeries.” Eighty percent of blood donated to the American Red Cross is acquired from blood donations made at blood drives.
All presenting donors will receive a Predators foam hockey puck, while supplies last. As a thank-you, all who come to give blood, platelets or plasma at Red Cross blood drives during February, will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, thanks to Amazon. Join the Red Cross in elevating Black Excellence during Black History Month: Discover and support Black-owned businesses on Amazon! Plus, those who come to donate will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Clearwater Beach, Florida, including a three-night hotel stay, round-trip airfare, a $750 gift card and more. Details are available at rcblood.org/heart.
Nashville Predators Foundation blood donation opportunities: Feb. 20-Feb. 24
Feb. 20, 2023:
Spring Hill Community
First Presbyterian Church
5344 Main Street
Spring Hill, TN 37174
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Rock of Ages Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall
741 East Campbell Road
Madison, TN 37115
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Light Hall
2215 Garland Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Calvary Baptist Church Cookeville
Conference Room
950 N. Old Kentucky Road
Cookeville, TN 38501
12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Clarksville American Red Cross
Donor Room
1760 Madison Street
Clarksville, TN 37043
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall
1655 Main Street
Lebanon, TN 37087
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Dickson Community
Tennesco Community Center
115 Tennsco Drive
Dickson, TN 37055
10:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Feb. 21, 2023:
Sumner Regional Medical Center - Sumner Station Room 213
225 Big Station Camp Blvd.
Gallatin, TN 37066
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Clarksville American Red Cross - Donor Room
1760 Madison Street
Clarksville, TN 37043
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center - Meeting Rooms
1021 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green, KY 42103
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Crossville Community
Crossville First UMC - Annex Room
69 Neecham Street
Crossville, TN 38555
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Goodlettsville Church
Activity Church
226 S. Main Street
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Light Hall (4th Floor)
2215 Garland Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Vanderbilt Health 100 Oaks
1st Floor Conference Room
719 Thompson Lane
Nashville, TN 37204
11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ford Ice Bellevue
Rooms 1 & 4
76388 Highway 70 S
Nashville, TN 37221
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Pleasant View Community
The Livery Stables Event Hall
1104 Main Street
Pleasant View, TN 37146
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Celebration Lutheran Church
3425 N Mt. Juliet Road
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Fellowship Hall
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sumner Regional Medical Center
Foxland-Monthaven Room
555 Hartsville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Gallatin Civic Center
Room 101/102
210 Albert Gallatin Avenue
Gallatin, TN 37066
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
American Red Cross Memphis Chapter
Board Room
1399 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Feb. 22, 2023
The Element Nashville
Meeting Room
2825 Elm Hill Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CoolSprings Galleria
JCPenney Wing
1800 Galleria Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067
12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Courtyard by Marriott
Room-Providence B
1980 Providence Parkway
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sumner Regional Medical Center
Foxland-Monthaven Room
555 Hartsville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center
Meeting Room
1021 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green, KY 42103
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Celebration Lutheran Church
3425 N Mt. Juliet Road
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Fellowship Hall
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Feb. 23, 2023
Natchez Trace American Red Cross
Chapter Office
129 West Fowlkes Street Suite 100
Franklin, TN 37064
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
World Outreach Church
Gym
1921 New Salem Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall - Door C
300 Sam Hagar Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hartsville Community
Community Conference Room
303 Main Street
Hartsville, TN 37074
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dickson Community
YMCA - Community Room
225 Hensless Drive
Dickson, TN 37055
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Gallatin Civic Center
Room 101-102
210 Albert Gallatin Avenue
Gallatin, TN 37066
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sumner Regional Medical Center
Sumner Station - Room 213
225 Big Station Camp Blvd.
Gallatin, TN 37066
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ridgetop First Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
1757 Highway 41 South
Ridgetop, TN 37152
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Feb. 24, 2023
Winchester Community
Winchester Church of Christ -Fellowship
1230 South College Street
Winchester, TN 37398
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Ford Ice Center Antioch
Rooms 1 & 2
5264 Hickory Hollow Parkway
Antioch, TN 37013
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Nashville Public Library - Pruitt Branch
Auditorium
117 Charles E. Davis Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37210
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center
Meeting Rooms
1021 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green, KY 42103
Blood drive safety
The Red Cross follows a high standard of safety and infection control. The Red Cross will continue to socially distance wherever possible at blood drives, donation centers and facilities. While donors no longer have to wear a face mask, individuals may choose to continue to wear a mask for any reason. The Red Cross will also adhere to more stringent face mask requirements per state and/or local guidance, or at the request of blood drive sponsors. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at a drive.
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. To register for a Predators blood drive be sure to enter the code PREDS19. 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 emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.