National Blood Donor Month: Give Blood on Jan. 16 at Saratoga Casino Hotel with the Red Cross

SARATOGA SPRINGS — National Blood Donor Month has been observed in January since 1970 and recognizes the importance of giving blood and platelets while honoring those who donate. 

On Monday, Jan. 16, Saratoga Casino Hotel is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive in the hotel ballroom from noon to 6 p.m. Members of the local community are urged to roll up a sleeve and give blood to help patients in need.  

To make an appointment or to learn more, 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. Completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire is encouraged to help speed up the donation process. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App. 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.