From The Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY — In light of a continuing blood shortage, the American Red Cross has announced more incentives for those who donate blood this month.
According to the Red Cross, they have collected about 50,000 less units of blood than expected over the past 2 months. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment to give to help avert a blood shortage.
To help bring attention to the crisis, the Red Cross is teaming up with Warner Bros. Discovery for the 35 anniversary of Shark Week and the theatrical release of Meg 2: The Trench. Donors are encouraged to celebrate a summer of sharks and help shore up the national blood supply by giving in July.
The Red Cross announced that those who help by coming to give July 1-16 will receive a limited-time bonus $15 gift card by email to a merchant of their choice. In addition, they announced some upcoming date-specific incentives:
- July 1-11: All who come to give will get an exclusive Red Cross dry bag, while supplies last. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Gifts.
- July 12-Aug 12: Those who come to give will be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Shark.
- July 17-31: Presenting donors will receive an officially licensed Shark Week T-shirt, while supplies last. Donors will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Shark.
To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
The Red Cross will be in Trussville, Pinson and Irondale in the coming month which you can view below. For a schedule of July dates, donors can visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Trussville
7/11/2023: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Trussville Community at Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd.
7/17/2023: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., CrossFit Trussville-Gateway Family Church, 5450 Mary Munger Road
Pinson
7/14/2023: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 7315 old springville rd
Irondale
7/18/2023: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lexus of Birmingham, 1001 Tom Williams Way