All presenting donors will receive a Nashville Predators Foam puck and two pre-season tickets to a Predators Home Game
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 4, 2022 — The American Red Cross continues the great partnership with the Nashville Predators Foundation to host a multi-city blood drive Aug. 15- Aug. 19.
“The Red Cross is facing an ongoing drop in the blood supply this summer and we are asking donors to book appointments now to give blood or platelets and help prevent a blood shortage,” said Clif Redish, interim regional donor services executive with the Red Cross Tennessee Valley Blood Services Region. “When a blood shortage occurs, a patient may not have immediate access to the transfusions they count on. By donating in August, blood products can be ready to grab off the shelves for those in need of lifesaving care in the coming weeks.”
“Our partnership with the Nashville Predators makes such an impact in our communities to meet the need for blood in our region for patients in our hospitals.” Eighty percent of blood donated to the Red Cross is acquired from blood donations made at blood drives. The organization supplies 40 percent of blood across the nation.
All presenting donors will receive a Predators foam hockey puck, while supplies last. Donors will also receive two pre-season home game tickets as our thanks for coming to give at the Preds blood drives. All presenting donors will be automatically entered into a drawing to win an official American Red Cross logo puck signed by a current Nashville Predators player from each blood drive location. “Donors will also receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice,” Redish added. “Plus, we will automatically enter all donors for a chance to win gas for a year.”
Nashville Predators Foundation blood donation opportunities Aug. 15-Aug. 19:
Monday, Aug. 15, 2022
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
719 Thompson Lane
Nashville, TN 37204
1st Floor Conference Room
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Celebration Lutheran Church
3425 N. Mount Juliet Road
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Fellowship Hall
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church
1655 Main Street
Lebanon, TN 37087
Fellowship Hall
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Gallatin Civic Center
210 Albert Gallatin Avenue
Gallatin, TN 37066
Main Floor - Rooms 101/102
11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Clarksville American Red Cross Chapter
Auditorium
1760 Madison Street
Clarksville, TN 37043
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dickson Community
115 Tennsco Drive
Dickson, TN 37055
Tennesco Community Center
12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022
Goodlettsville Church
226 S. Main Street
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Activity Center
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2215 Garland Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232
Light Hall
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
East TN American Red Cross
6921 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, TN 37909
Auditorium
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fayetteville Community
City of Fayetteville Parks & Recreation - Auditorium
1203 Winchester Hwy
Fayetteville, TN
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
300 Sam Hagar Street
Smyrna, TN
Fellowship Hall
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ford Ice Center Bellevue
7638 B Highway 70 S
Nashville, TN 37221
Room #1 & 4
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Natchez Trace American Red Cross
129 West Fowlkes Street Suite 100
Frankin, TN 37064
Chapter Office - 1st Floor
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Celebration Lutheran Church
3425 N. Mount Juliet Road
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Fellowship Hall
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hohenwald Church of Christ
110 Park Avenue South
Hohenwald, TN 38462
Gym
12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sumner Station
225 Big Station Camp Blvd.
Gallatin, TN 37066
2nd Floor - Room 213
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Light Hall
2215 Garland Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
World Outreach Church
Gym
1921 New Salem Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Clarksville American Red Cross Chapter
Auditorium
1760 Madison Street
Clarksville, TN 37043
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center
1021 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green, KY 42103
Meeting Rooms
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022
Natchez Trace American Red Cross
129 W. Fowlkes Street Suite 100
Franklin, TN 37064
Chapter Office
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ford Ice Center Room
5264 Hickory Hollow Parkway
Antioch, TN 37013
Rooms 1 & 2
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Spring Hill Community
125 Stephen P. Yokich Pkwy.
Spring Hill, TN 37174
UAW Banquet Hall
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bell Buckle Volunteer Fire Department
113 Main Street
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
James E Elkins Fire Hall
2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
CoolSprings Galleria
18001 Galleria Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067
JCPenney Wing
12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 19, 2022
Jamestown Community
Family Life Center Gym
306 E. Central Avenue
Jamestown, TN 38556
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center
1021 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green, KY 42103
Meeting Rooms
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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. 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.
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