The Town of Indian Trail is hosting its winter blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in partnership with the American Red Cross. The blood drive will be in the Shirley Howe Community Room at the Indian Trail Town Hall (315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road).
Those interested in donating can register by visiting https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=IndianTrail or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
According to the Red Cross, there is an emergency blood shortage and a critical need for blood donors. Anyone who donates during February will receive a $20 Amazon e-gift card as a thank-you.
Anyone who is an eligible type O, B-, or A- donor can maximize their blood donation by making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most transfused blood component.
Those who register can save up to 15 minutes on the day of their appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete the pre-donation reading and health history questions.
The Town will host its next blood drive on Tuesday, May 21, beginning at 9 a.m.
If you are unable to donate during the drive, donation appointments are available Sunday through Thursday at Indian Trail’s Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center located at 5880 W Hwy 74, Suite #204.