Donations are needed now!

The American Red Cross says it currently has less than a five-day supply of blood and platelets and are asking for help.

The American Red Cross is asking that eligible donors to please give blood and platelets as soon as possible to help make sure that supplies are available to meet patient needs for the rest of the summer.

If you need an extra incentive to give blood, every donor who gives blood or platelets from now until August 31 will receive a $5 Amazon gift card claim code thru email.

There are a bunch of local blood drive locations set up including,

Tuesday at Health Alliance Hospital’s Mary’s Avenue Campus in Kingston from 9:30-2:30 p.m.

Tuesday at Grace Community Evangelical Free Church in Lake Katrine from 1 to 6 p.m.

Friday at Saugerties Knights of Columbus Council 4536 from 1 to 6 p.m.

Aug. 2 at the Woodstock Rescue Squad from noon to 6 p.m.

Aug. 8 at the VFW hall in the town of Ulster from 1 to 6 p.m.

If you would like to schedule an appointment to donate check out redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.

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