The Great Lakes Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross is facing alarmingly low blood levels and continues to struggle to meet the requests of local hospitals. Neighboring Red Cross Regions in Ohio and Michigan are also experiencing low blood supply levels. This causes concern since the 65-county Great Lakes Region often calls upon adjacent blood regions when blood supplies are low.

The Red Cross is encouraging new and previous donors to help offset summer blood shortages by giving blood in the next few weeks. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good general health. For information on a blood drive in any of the 65 counties served by the Great Lakes Region, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE or visit www.redcrossmichigan.org. The following list highlights upcoming American Red Cross blood drives in your coverage area through August 24. Blood drive times and locations are subject to change.

Blood Drives/Events

 

Time:          1:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Date:           5/13/2009
Sponsor:     American Red Cross

Address:     1729 E Saginaw   Lansing, MI 

Time:       1:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Date:           5/13/2009
Sponsor:     Williamston United Methodist Church

Address:     211 S Putnam  Williamston, MI 

Time:          12:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Date:           5/14/2009
Sponsor:     American Red Cross

Address:      1729 E Saginaw  Lansing, MI 

Time:          7:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Date:           5/15/2009
Sponsor:     American Red Cross

Address:     1729 E Saginaw  Lansing, MI  

Time:          8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Date:           5/16/2009
Sponsor:     American Red Cross

Address:     1729 E Saginaw  Lansing, MI  

Time:          9:00 AM - 2:45 PM
Date:           5/16/2009
Sponsor:     S Lansing Christian CH Lansing

Address:      6300 Aurelius Rd  Lansing, MI  


Time:          1:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Date:           5/18/2009
Sponsor:     American Red Cross

Address:      1729 E Saginaw  Lansing, MI  

Time:          11:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Date:           5/18/2009
Sponsor:     Michigan State University

Address:      MSU: Fee Hall, Patenge Room East Lansing, MI