INDIANAPOLIS — In an effort to "Knock Out the Need" for blood donations, WTHR is partnering with the American Red Cross Indiana Region to host blood drives Jan. 5 and 6.
The country is facing a severe blood shortage in the midst of the pandemic. Many hospitals are being met with a rising number of trauma and ER visits, and they're struggling to keep up with the demand. As a result, patients are being forced to delay some patient care and elective surgeries.
Here are the upcoming blood drive locations:
- 502 East Event Center - 502 East Carmel Dr., Carmel, IN 46032
- JCC Indianapolis - 6701 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46260
- The Commons - 300 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201
- Ivy Tech - 200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN 47404
The drives will be held both that Wednesday and Thursday from 1-7 p.m.
"Generous donors are the lifeline to many people who need blood transfusions to live," said Julie Brady, donor services executive for the American Red Cross Indiana Region. "Giving an hour of your time to donate blood can make a lifetime difference to a blood recipient."
The drive collected 363 units, which is enough to possibly save 1,089 lives.
To make an appointment for blood donation, download the Blood Donor app for Apple or Android, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767.