Upcoming Blood Drives! Please do This!

If you’re a regular Advocate reader, you’re accustomed to the nagging – we really-really want you to donate blood.

Here’s why: Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time, without a moment’s notice. By giving blood, donors can help ensure there’s a ready supply for patients in the most critical situations.

Also, this is Trauma Awareness Month. So, before all those school-year ending ceremonies, and summer sporting events and celebrations, get this little bit of help for your neighbors done. It’s easy, we promise.

All you have to do is schedule a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Need some extra incentive? American Red Cross is offering a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice if you give before May 18.

Here’s some of this month’s upcoming blood drives.

Corvallis

5/7/2025: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Oregon State University, 112 Memorial Union

5/8/2025: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Oregon State University, 112 Memorial Union

5/9/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Dr.

5/12/2025: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 2500 SW Western Blvd

5/16/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Corvallis Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave

5/16/2025: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Fitness Over 50, 6735 SW Country Club Dr

5/20/2025: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 NW 35th St

Philomath

5/15/2025: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Fire and Rescue, 1035 Main Street