Red Cross lists blood drives in Livingston County

ROCHESTER — After a summer of declining donations, The American Red Cross, citing a summer of declining donations, says it needs the public’s help to prevent a blood shortage.

When a donor makes and keeps an appointment to give blood or platelets in the weeks ahead, they can help ensure trauma patients, those undergoing cancer treatment, and people with lifelong blood disorders can get the blood they count on, the Red Cross said in a news release.

Right now, the Red Cross especially needs type O negative, type O positive and type B negative blood donors, as well as platelet donors. Donors of all blood types can schedule an appointment to give by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

The Red Cross is teaming up with Warner Bros. for the theatrical release of Meg 2: The Trench to celebrate a summer of sharks and help stave off a summer blood and platelet shortage. All who come to give through Aug. 12 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Those who come to give throughout the month of August will also get a $10 e-gift card to a movie merchant of their choice. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Movie.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Livingston County include:

n Aug. 8: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Livingston County Government Center, 6 Court St., Geneseo.

n Aug. 9: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, 6274 East Avon-Lima Rd., Avon.

n Aug. 10: 1 to 6 p.m. Mount Morris Town Hall, 103 Main St., Mount Morris.

n Aug. 10: 2 to 7 p.m. Keshequa Central School cafeteria, 13 Mill St.

n Aug. 11: Noon to 5 p.m. United Methodist Church, 4520 Genesee St., Geneseo.

n Aug. 15: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Livonia Central School, 2 Bulldog Blvd., Livonia.

n Aug. 15: 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Avon Inn, 55 East Main St., Avon.