Blood Drives In City Of Renton

Renton WA

17 January, 2021

2:53 PM

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Press release from the City of Renton: January 15, 2021 The need for blood never stops. Did you know it takes 1,000 donors each day to provide a safe and reliable blood supply to patients in our community? To help meet this critical need, Bloodworks Northwest and Valley Medical Center have five (5) remaining pop-up donor centers in Renton in January. Donating blood is an essential and encouraged activity critical to sustaining community healthcare, especially during emergencies. Your one-hour donation appointment is a safe action to support local hospitals and patients. Pop-Up Donor Centers are being conducted in accordance with social distancing guidelines. Bloodworks Northwest's Renton Pop-Up Sites Weds., Jan. 20 – Hazen High School Gym (1101 Hoquiam Ave. NE), 8 am-3 pm Thurs., Jan. 21 – Hazen High School Gym (1101 Hoquiam Ave. NE), 9 am-5 pm Fri., Jan. 22 – Hazen High School Gym (1101 Hoquiam Ave. NE), 8 am-4 pm Schedule your appointment Thurs., Jan. 28 – Lindbergh High School Cafeteria (16426 128th Ave. SE), 10 am-5 pm Fri., Jan. 29 – Lindbergh High School Cafeteria (16426 128th Ave. SE), 8 am-4 pm Schedule your appointment Remember No walk-ins, guests, or people under age 16 are permitted onsite. Donors are asked to bring a mask/face covering to your donation Appointments are required are required. Make your appointment online or call 800-398-7888. Questions Please see bloodworksnw.org/coronavirus for more information on steps we're taking to keep our donors and staff safe. Been told in the past that you aren't eligible to donate? Criteria has recently changed. Click to learn more about recent changes the FDA has made to donor eligibility criteria. About the City of Renton The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 105,500 (2020), is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks, and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found on our website, news releases, or Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor pages. News Releases 2020 releases This press release was produced by the City of Renton. The views expressed here are the author's own.