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Give the Gift of Life: Community Blood Drives

December 2020

By Sarah Boucher, Publisher Macaroni Kid Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Muskegon November 30, 2020

Giving blood is a quick, simple way to give back to your community.  According to the American Red Cross, "Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. Whether a patient receives whole blood, red cells, platelets or plasma, this lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation."  Just an hour of your time donating blood can give the gift of life.  And, did you know that in several states, including Michigan, teens ages 16 and 17 can also donate blood with parental consent?  

Ready to donate?  Check out these local blood drives happening this month.  Please note that most drives require registering for an appointment.  Simply visit the American Red Cross Website, enter your zip code, and click on the "see times" button next to the drive you want to attend to schedule your appointment. 


December 3, 2020 12:00PM - 5:45PM
Muskegon Blood Donation Center
313 W Webster
Muskegon, MI 49440


December 3, 2020  12:00PM - 5:45PM
Barber School Community Building
102 W Exchange
Spring Lake, MI 49456


December 4, 2020 11:00AM - 3:45PM
Forest Park Covenant Church
3815 Henry St
Muskegon, MI 49441


December 9, 2020  12:00PM - 5:45PM
Delta Hotels by Marriott
939 3rd St
Muskegon, MI 49440


December 10, 2020 12:00PM - 5:45PM
Muskegon Blood Donation Center
313 W Webster
Muskegon, MI 49440


December 10, 2020 11:30AM - 5:15PM
Grace Assembly of God
2956 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415


December 16, 2020 12:00PM - 5:45PM
Muskegon Blood Donation Center
313 W Webster
Muskegon, MI 49440


December 17, 2020 12:00PM - 5:45PM
Muskegon Blood Donation Center
313 W Webster
Muskegon, MI 49440


December 22, 2020 12:00PM - 5:45PM
Muskegon Blood Donation Center
313 W Webster
Muskegon, MI 49440


December 23, 2020 12:00PM - 4:45PM
Knights of Columbus
2915 Fairfield
Muskegon, MI 49441


December 30, 2020 12:00PM - 5:45PM
Muskegon Blood Donation Center
313 W Webster
Muskegon, MI 49440


December 22, 2020 12:00PM - 5:45PM
Fellowship Reformed Church
4200 Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442


December 31, 2020 9:00AM - 1:45PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
406 E Savidge St
Spring Lake, MI 49456


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