The next Seabrook Island Community Blood Drive will be held Thursday, September 18, 2025, at The Lake House from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Seabrookers have a long history of meeting the needs of the Red Cross for blood donations, so thank you in advance.
Why do people donate blood?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says everyone has their own reasons for donating blood, but a few common ones include:
- Donating is a generous thing to do. It helps people in need, and it helps people in your community. When you give, others live.
- Donors, especially those who donate regularly, keep our nation’s blood supply stable. Although many people donate blood after disasters, blood is needed every day of the year.
- There is no substitute for blood. Donors provide the only supply of life-saving blood for those in need.
- Donating is simple, fast, and convenient. The donation process can take as little as 45 minutes, but it can make a lifelong difference for someone else.
To select an appointment time, contact RedCrossBlood.org (Sponsor Code: SEABROOK). Donors have found that using RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass on the day of the drive speeds up the intake process and saves waiting time. Not sure of your schedule? Walk-ins are warmly welcomed.
For additional information, contact Kathy Rigtrup at ktrup2@aol.com or 973-715-3005. The need is great – can we count on you to help fill it?
–Tidelines Editors
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