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Blood Drives in Troy, Rexford and Libby July 22, 2014 The American Red Cross has put out a call for blood and platelet donors to help alleviate a potential looming blood shortage for medical needs. All blood types are needed. Eligible donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially needed at this time. Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to anyone who needs blood. Types A negative and B negative can be transfused to Rh positive or negative patients. There is also an urgent need for platelet donations. Platelets – a key clotting component of blood often needed by cancer patients, burn victims and bone marrow recipients – must be transfused within five days of donation, so it’s important to have a steady supply of platelets on hand. Upcoming Blood Drives in northwest Montana: Troy: Friday, July 25, 2014 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM: Troy Kootenai Senior Community, Kootenai Senior Center 304 3rd St Rexford: Thursday, July 31, 2014 1:00 PM - 5:15 PM: West Kootenai Community Church, 5910 West Kootenai Road Libby: Thursday, August 21, 2014 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM: VFW, 114 West 2nd Street How to Donate Blood Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or on Twitter at @RedCross.

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