An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, at Cabelas, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, Kansas.
According to the Red Cross, blood donations are needed this month as cancer patients are resuming care.
The American Cancer Society stated many patients visits and procedures were forcded to delay or cancel earlier in the pandemic to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19. With procedures resuming, blood donations are critical for cancer treatments, according to a spokesman.
Unfortunately, the Red Cross has seen fewer blood and platelet donations, along with strong demand from hospitals, the spokesman stated.
To schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment, visit GiveBloodToGiveTime.org. As a special thank-you, those who come to donate through June 13 will receive a limited-edition Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.
Other blood drives also are being held in other counties of the metropolitan area. To see other Red Cross blood donation opportunities, visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/.