It’s time to roll up your sleeves and save lives – the American Red Cross is collecting blood in honor of World Blood Donor Day.
You can participate in blood donations from Tuesday to June 30 for a chance to win a VIP trip to Graceland.
The Red Cross reports that blood donations dwindle in late spring and early summer — particularly during holiday weeks, such as Memorial Day and Independence Day — but the need for blood transfusions blood and platelets never stops.
As a thank you, donors who give blood in the month of June will automatically be entered for a chance to win a VIP trip to Graceland for two. In honor of Baz Luhrmann’s new film, Elvis,
that price includes round-trip airfare to Memphis, plus a three-night stay at The Guest House and a VIP tour of Elvis Entourage, courtesy of Graceland, a custom-wrapped Gibson Epiphone guitar and more.
Those who donate from June 1-30 will also receive a $5 e-gift card at a merchant of their choice.
World Blood Donor Day, June 14, recognizes the importance of a safe and stable blood supply and the donors who make it possible. Nearly 2.5 million people volunteer to donate life-saving blood and platelets each year with the Red Cross.
Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities:
allegania
- Alfred
- 6/5: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Alfred State College, Student Leadership Center, Small Event Space, Third Floor, 10 Upper College Drive
- Canaseraga
- 6/30: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., American Legion, 83 West Main St.
- Cuba
- 06/15: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Library of Cuba, 39 E Main St.
- fillmore
- 6/21: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department, 24 South Genesee Street
- Wellsville
- 6/23: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Wellsville Fire Department, 40 S Main Street
- Whitesville
- 6/5: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Whitesville Fire Station, 496 Main Street
Cattaraugus
- allegania
- 6/16: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Fire Community Center, 188 W Main St.
- Conewango Valley
- 6/27: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Conewango Fire Hall, 12447 Northeast Road
- Ellicottville
- 6/17: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6360 Route 242 East
- Gowanda
- 6/29: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., American Legion Post 409, 100 Legion Drive
- Little Valley
- 6/24: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., LVCS Alumni In Memory, 207 Rock City Street
Chautauqua
- Cassadaga
- 06/30: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Cassadaga Fire Station, 22 Mill Street
- Dunkirk
- 6/20: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Parish, 324 Townsend Street
- Fredonia
- 6/23: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Christ Community Church, 219 Berry Road
- Lakewood
- 6/16, 6/23, 6/30: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Chautauqua Mall, 318 E Fairmount Ave.
- Mayville
- 06/16: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Lakeside Park Community Center, 50 West Lake Rd
- Portland
- 6/28: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Portland Fire Department, 6481 W Main Rd
Erie
- Amherst
- 6/15, 6/22, 6/29: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Boulevard Mall, 730 Alberta Drive
- 6 a.m., 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Boulevard Mall, 730 Alberta Drive
- 6/23: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Transit Main Fire Department, 6777 Main St.
- Angola
- 6/29: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Congregational United Church of Christ, 132 N Main St
- Blasdell
- 6/28: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Neighborhood Health Center, 4233 Lake Ave.
- Buffalo
- 06/15: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Mercy Hospital, 565 Abbott Road
- 6/15: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., WNY Chapter, 786 Delaware Ave
- 6/6: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Johnnie B Wiley Pavilion, 1100 Jefferson Ave
- 6/23: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Veterans Affairs Hospital, 3495 Bailey Avenue
- 6/24: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., West Side Community Services, 161 Vermont Street
- 6/30: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dudley Branch Library, 2010 South Park Ave.
- cheektowaga
- 6/14-6/16, 6/20-23, 6/27-30: 12:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Union Road Blood Donation Center, 3601 Union Road
- 6/17-19, 6/24-26: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Union Road Blood Donation Center, 3601 Union Road
- eastern aurora
- 6/22: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Absolut Care – Aurora Park, Absolut Care – Aurora Park, 292 Main St.
- Elma
- 06/30: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 1230 Bowen Road
- Getzville
- 6/28: 1 – 6 p.m., St Pius X Father Weber Center Roman Catholic Church, 1700 N French Rd
- big island
- 6/21: 1 – 6 p.m., Grand Island Knights of Columbus, Grand Island Knights of Columbus, 1841 Whitehaven Rd
- Hamburg
- 6/14: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., VFW Post 1419 – Hamburg, 2985 Lakeview Rd
- 6/16: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Revive Wesleyan, 4999 McKinley Pkwy.
- orchard park
- 06/14/2022: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Orchard Park American Legion Post 567, 5784 Ellis Rd
- 6/17: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Church, 5930 S Abbott Rd
- Springville
- 6/15: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Concord Senior Center, 40 Commerce Drive
- Western Seneca
- 6/21: 2pm – 6pm, Union Fire Company, 1845 Union Road
- 6/29: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Erie 1 BOCES, 355 Harlem Rd.
- Williamsville
- 6/25: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1424 Maple Rd
Genesis
- Batavia
- 6/28: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., American Legion Batavia, 8960 Alexander Rd, Rte 98
- 6/29: 1 – 6 p.m., St. James’s Episcopal Church, 405 E Main St
- Elbe
- 6/23: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Elba Fire Station, 7143 Oak Orchard Rd
- The King
- 6/23: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., American Legion, 53 West Main Street
niagara
- Lewiston
- 6/15: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Fire Co No 1, 145 N 6th St
- Lock
- 6/14, 6/28: 1 – 6 p.m., The Dale Association Incorporated, 33 Ontario St.
- middleport
- 6/27: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Middleport Fire Station, 28 Main Street
- Niagara Falls
- 6/5: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino, Seneca Niagara Casino – Hotel Side, 310 4th St
- 6/5: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Fashion Outlets – Niagara Falls, 1900 Military Road
- 6/25: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Elks Lodge #346, 7710 Buffalo Avenue
- North Tonawanda
- 6/22: 1-6 p.m., Stephen Sikora Post American Legion, 950 Payne Ave.
- Sanborn
- 6/29: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., United Way of Greater Niagara, 6420 Inducon Drive West, Suite B2
Orleans
- Medina
- 6/21: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Club, 189 N Gravel Rd
Wyoming
- Arcade
- 6/4: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Hope Lutheran Church, 2 E. Main St.
- Penthouse
- 15/06: 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., St. Vincent’s, 22 Walnut St, Auditorium
- Pear
- 6/29: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 35 Covington Street
