American Red Cross needs blood donors

GREEN BAY — As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. People of all blood types — especially those with type O blood — are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesaving transfusions.

During Red Cross Month in March, the Red Cross celebrates the volunteers and blood and platelet donors who are critical to ensuring those in need receive relief and care. Help can’t wait — to book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. As a thank-you, all who come to give by March 24 will get a $10 e-gift card to a pet supply merchant of choice, plus a chance to win one of five $3,000 gift cards. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Pets for details.

Additionally, the Red Cross is teaming up with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures to celebrate the epic new film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and to invite donors to rise together and give blood.

When donors share their strength by giving March 25-April 7, they’ll get an exclusive Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. © 2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., Ltd.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities include:

Menominee

• April 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Menominee High School, 2101 18th St.

Stephenson

• April 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stephenson Fire Department, Stephenson Fire Department, W628 Samuel St.

Coleman

• March 21, noon to 5 p.m., Coleman High School, 347 Business 141 N

Crivitz

• April 8, noon to 5 p.m., New Life Church, 115 US-141

Marinette

• March 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community REC Center, 2501 Pierce Ave.

• March 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pine Tree Mall, 2800 Roosevelt Road

• April 3, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Marinette High School, 2135 Pierce Ave.

• April 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., NWTC Marinette, 1601 University Drive

Peshtigo

• April 8, noon to 5 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran, 331 Pine St.

• April 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Peshtigo High School, 380 Green St.

Suring

• March 21, 1 to 6 p.m., Breed Community Center, 11155 WI-32