ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - It's "Time To Fly "and that means rolling up a sleeve and helping us save lives.
This year the pandemic is presenting new challenges. Those people able can step up to the plate and help save lives, at a time when blood supplies are critically low.
Since its inception in 2004, more than 13,350 blood donations have been collected at the St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive. This year the team is anticipating collecting more than 900 donations of lifesaving blood.
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code CARDS or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information
17th Annual St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive schedule:
Wednesday, June 17
- 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Charles County, 9000, Veterans Memorial Parkway, O'Fallon, MO.
- 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Elks Lodge #1721, 4 Elks Drive, Crystal City, MO.
- 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial, MO.
- 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Roland Lewis Community Building, South 27th St., Mount Vernon, IL
- 12:45 to 5:45 p.m. at Chester Grade School, 650 Opdylke Street, Chester, IL
- 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Orlando's Banquet Room, 4300 Hoffmeister Ave., St. Louis, MO.
- 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Greater Alton Church, 506 East Airline Drive, East Alton, IL.
- 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Eagle Springs Golf Course, 2575 Redman Ave., St. Louis, MO.
Thursday, June 18
- 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Orlando's Banquet Room, 4300 Hoffmeister Ave., St. Louis, MO.
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Favazz's on the Hill, 5201 Southwest Ave., St. Louis, MO.
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Lion's Den, 1001 St. Louis Ave., Valley Park, MO.
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at VFW Post 6996 Potosi, 510 Veterans DriveMineral Point, MO.
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Ballwin Community Center, 1 Ballwin Commons Circle Drive, Ballwin, MO.
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Drury Inn Suites Brentwood, 8700 Eager Road, Brentwood, MO.
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Washington Elks Lodge #1559, 1459 West Fifth St., Washington, MO.
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Woods Fort Restaurant & Banquet Center, #1 Country Club Drive, Troy, MO.
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Charles Elks Lodge, 560 St. Peters Howell Road, St. Charles, MO.
Friday, June 19
- Noon to 6 p.m. at Farmington Community Civic Center, 2 Black Night Drive, Farmington, MO.
- Noon to 6 p.m. at St. Luke's UMC, 2761 Telegraph Road, St. Louis, MO.
- Noon to 6 p.m. at Downtown Belleville YMCA, 200 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL.
As of June 15, the Red Cross is now testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies for a limited time, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to this coronavirus. Donors who help support the urgent need by giving at this drive will be able to view their results 7-10 days after donation through the Red Cross Blood Donor App or at RedCrossBlood.org.
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