SULLIVAN COUNTY — Spring is near! As the seasons change, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood doesn’t take a break. Blood and platelets remain at risk of running low this month. Donors are crucial to helping the Red Cross avoid a blood shortage in the weeks to come.

Donors of all blood types, especially type O donors and platelet donors, are encouraged to make and keep appointments to donate. Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

When donors lend an arm this month, the Red Cross will lend a hand. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma March 1-31, 2023, will receive a $10 Visa® Prepaid Card by email. Plus, they’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $3,000 Visa Prepaid Card – which could help toward expenses like gas or groceries. There will be five lucky winners. Details are available at rcblood.org/help.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities March 16-31:

Sullivan

Lake Huntington

3/23/2023: 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sullivan West High School, 6604 Route 52.

Livingston Manor

3/29/2023: 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Livingston Manor Central School, 19 School Street.

Monticello

3/22/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., St. Peters Parish, Bingo Hall, 59 North Street.

Woodbourne

3/22/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Woodbourne Firehouse, 355 - Route 52.