Minneota blood drive June 24

Minneota will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 1-7 p.m. on Wednesday June 24 at the American Legion.
As summer travel begins, the American Red Cross is calling on people to schedule blood or platelet appointments now to help ensure lifesaving blood products are ready for patients when every second matters.
With millions of Americans spending time boating, swimming, camping and enjoying the outdoors, the risk of traumatic injuries can rise. Patients who experience critical injuries or massive bleeding may need blood products immediately. During Trauma Awareness Month, the Red Cross is asking donors of all blood types, especially platelet donors, to give now to help patients who are counting on transfusions for emergency and ongoing care.
Book your appointment to help patients this summer — To schedule, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call Barb Okrina at 507-828-4546.
All who come to give blood on June 1-28, 2026, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood.org/June for details.

HOW TO GIVE BLOOD
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device 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 in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), 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.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.