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I try to donate when I can, I’ve been doing so since I was a senior in high school. I stopped by this morning at The Natatorium in Cuyahoga Falls but was turned away because I didn’t have an appointment!! I was disappointed.
I didn’t realize that was required.
W. O. Ramirez
woramirez@yahoo.com
330-719-5692
Mr. Ramirez – Thank you for your generosity. Right now, the Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment prior to arriving at a blood drive or donation center. Some locations are not accepting walk-in appointments to adhere to social distancing
practices and to manage the flow of donors to help ensure the safety of our employees, volunteers and
donors at our blood drives and donation centers. Our top priority is safety. But patients still need you! please make an appointment to donate at redcrossblood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Thanks again!