Find a Blood Drive
Find a Blood Drive
ATLANTA (June 29, 2020) — The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donations to prevent another blood shortage as hospitals resume surgical procedures and patient treatments that were temporarily paused earlier this spring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why the community is invited to donate blood from July 5 to Aug. 1 at various locations in Atlanta.
Healthy individuals who are feeling well are asked to make an appointment to donate in the weeks and months ahead by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
“We are excited about this interfaith collaboration as it allows us to put our ethics in action during these challenging times- saving one life is equivalent to saving all of humanity,” said Salima Jaffer, President of the Ismaili Council for the Southeastern USA.
“There is no better way to show our love for God than through Interfaith action that preserves human life,” said Rabbi Ellen Nemhauser, President of Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta.
In recent weeks, hospital demand for blood products has grown by 30% after sharply declining in early April amid this rapidly changing and complex public health crisis. At the same time, blood drives continue to be canceled as many businesses and community organizations remain closed. Donors are needed to make and keep scheduled appointments to help meet the current need.
“Blood donors have played a vital role in the lives of patients who have needed lifesaving transfusions during this pandemic, and patients continue to depend on donors each and every day,” said Paul Sullivan, senior vice president, Red Cross Blood Services. “The Red Cross appreciates the support of those who rolled up a sleeve to give in recent months, but the need doesn’t stop. We need the public’s help to avoid another blood shortage this summer.”
It’s important to remember that red blood cells must be transfused within 42 days of donation and platelets within just five days. So, they must constantly be replenished. There is no known end date in this fight against coronavirus, and the Red Cross urgently needs the help of donors and blood drive hosts to ensure blood products are readily available for patients.
Blood drive safety precautions
Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including temperature checks, social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff – have been implemented to ensure the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.
Help save lives at one of the following blood drives:
Sunday, July 5, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ismaili Jamatkhana - Atlanta South
122 Flat Creek Trail, Fayetteville, GA 30215
Sunday, July 12, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
lsmaili Jamatkhana - Atlanta Northwest
120 Interstate N Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339
Friday, July 17, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
lsmaili Jamatkhana - Duluth
4475 River Green Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30096
Sunday, July 19, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
lsmaili Jamatkhana - Atlanta Northeast
4405-A International Blvd NW, Norcross, GA, 30093
Saturday, August 1, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
lsmaili Jamatkhana - Atlanta Headquarters
685 Dekalb Industrial Way, Decatur, GA 30033
About blood donation
For more information and to make an appointment to donate, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
sponsor code: IsmailiJamatkhanaSO, IsmailiJamatkhanaNW, IsmailiJamatkhanaDU, IsmailiJamatkhanaNE, IsmailiJamatkhanaHQ. Donors of all blood types are needed. 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 (16 with parental consent in some states), 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 donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, from a computer or mobile device on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% 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.