Giving the gift of life through a blood donation to the American Red Cross just became more impactful. According to the Red Cross, when donors now donate, plasma from whole blood donations that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may now help coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions.

Below, see upcoming blood donation opportunities, Sept. 23-Oct. 15:

Delaware County:

Sidney Center
9/29/2020: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES, 270 Boces Drive Route 206

South Kortright
10/1/2020: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., South Kortright Central School, 58200 State Highway 10

Delhi 
10/6/2020: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Delhi Alliance Church, 16178 NY 28

Downsville
10/9/2020: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Downsville Central School, Maple Ave

Stamford
10/12/2020: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stamford Baptist Church, 40 Lake Street

Margaretville
10/14/2020: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Margaretville Fire Department, 77 Church Street

Franklin
10/15/2020: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Franklin Methodist Church, 101 Main St

Walton
10/15/2020: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Walton Fire Department, 59 West Street

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Otsego County

Oneonta
9/29/2020: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St.

9/30/2020: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Legion Post 259, 279 Chestnut Street

10/7/2020: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street

Richfield Springs
9/28/2020: 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., America Legion Post 616, 13 Lake Street

Wells Bridge
9/29/2020: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Wells Bridge Fire Department, 104 County Highway 4

Worcester
10/5/2020: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Worcester Municipal Building, 19 Katie Lane

Cooperstown
10/14/2020: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 31 Elm Street

Donations are through appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or going online to RedCrossBlood.org. You can also download the free Blood Donor app through your app store.

 

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