Red Cross schedules local blood drives

Published: 04-03-2025 8:00 AM

The American Red Cross is seeking blood and platelet donors this April to address seasonal shortages, especially from type O donors. Appointments can be scheduled at redcrossblood.org, by calling 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767), or via the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

Donors in April will be entered to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. Those donating by April 13 will receive a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, and donors from April 14 to 30 will get an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last. Details are available at redcrossblood.org/hope.

Local blood donation opportunities include:

-- Peterborough: Friday, April 4, noon to 5 p.m., Union Congregational Church, 33 Concord St.

-- Francestown: Monday, April 7, 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Francestown Elementary School, 325 2nd NH Turnpike South.

-- Jaffrey: Tuesday, April 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hope Fellowship Church, 16 Prescott Road.

-- Rindge: Friday, April 11, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Spagnuolo Hall, 40 University Drive.

-- Wilton: Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Florence Rideout Elementary School, 16 Tremont St..

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