Blood donation opportunities

The American Red Cross urges people to share their good health this holiday season by donating blood or platelets for patients in need. A decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors are busy with holiday activities and travel. However, medical treatments and emergencies that require blood don’t stop for the holidays. The Red Cross is thanking those who carve out time to give Nov. 21-24 with a long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last.

Make an appointment to donate blood or platelets by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

• Jim Thorpe Market, 1 River Road, 1 — 6 p.m. Nov. 23.

• Blakeslee Community Center, 5669 Route 115, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 23.

• American Legion Post No. 927, 1 Fairground Road, Gilbert, 1-6 p.m. Nov. 30