In times of crisis, we often feel a deep desire to help, to do something—anything—that can ease the suffering of those affected. Right now, following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, there’s one essential thing money can’t buy: blood.
The number of those affected across the states of Florida, Tennessee, and the Carolinas continues to rise and blood supplies can dwindle quickly. Blood donations during times like these can help save lives and can provide crucial support. Consider becoming a donor at one of these Athens-local centers and mobile locations below. Your donation makes a difference.
If you know of a local/mobile blood drive that can be added to this list, please send it my way and I will be sure to get it added.
jessicasweeney@macaronikid.com
Where to Donate Blood
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American Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
Click the red "Make and Appointment" button to be taken to their appointments page. Dozens of 15-minute slots are available almost daily throughout the month of October.
Clark Crossing Shopping Center
3525 Atlanta Highway
Athens, GA 30606
Appointments daily
Phone: 1-800-RED CROSS
Schedule an appointment at this location by clicking here.
Find another drive near you at redcrossblood.org.
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The Blood Connection: Piedmont Athens Regional Blood Mobile Drives
Navigate their search bar for your closest mobile blood drive by entering your zip code, then scheduling an appointment.
Here is a snapshot of what is in the Athens/Oconee area:
Walmart on Epps Bridge
1911 Epps Bridge Parkway
Athens, GA 30606
10/4/2024
University of Georgia
Tate Student Center Grand Hall
45 Baxter Street
Athens, GA 30602
10/10/2024
University of North Georgia
1201 Bishop Farms Parkway
Watkinsville, GA 30677
10/29/2024
Schedule an appointment at this location by clicking here.
Find another drive near you at thebloodconnection.org.
This article was inspired by the kindness of the Dallas-Hiram-Acworth Macaroni KID Publisher, Stephanie Freeman. Thanks for all you do, Steph.
