Whitefish Community Blood Drive

The American Red Cross will host its fall Whitefish Community Blood Drive on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 at The Wave – 1250 Baker Avenue – from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The entire donation process takes about an hour – including check-in, a brief health review, drawing the blood and snacks afterwards. Blood cannot be manufactured, it can only come from generous donors.

Appointments are recommended and a blood donor card or a driver’s license is required at check-in. To schedule your appointment for Sept. 15, please call Jean at 406-862-4332. You can also schedule your appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org, and search for blood drives in the Whitefish zip code. Walk-in donors are welcome but there may be a short wait. It is suggested that you eat a hardy meal and drink plenty of water prior to giving blood. Snacks, water and juices will be provided for you at the blood drive.

Every 27 minutes someone in Montana is in need of blood. Your donation will help accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients and those receiving treatments for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell. The need is constant and the gratification is instant. Save a life – make your appointment today.

For further information about the American Red Cross Blood Donation Program and why blood donations are so very important, go to www.redcrossblood.org.