State of North Carolina
10/06/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/07/2024 00:12
Secretary Kody H. Kinsley to Donate Blood Monday in Raleigh
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Secretary Kody H. Kinsley to Donate Blood Monday in RaleighNCDHHS and American Red Cross urge others to give blood following Hurricane Helene devastation
Media Advisory - As part of efforts to help people and communities impacted by Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is sharing opportunities for people to contribute to relief efforts, including donating blood. NC Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley will participate in a blood drive at the American Red Cross in Raleigh on Monday afternoon to encourage other North Carolinians across the state who are eligible to consider donating blood in support of people and communities impacted by the storm.
Raleigh
Oct 6, 2024
As part of efforts to help people and communities impacted by Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is sharing opportunities for people to contribute to relief efforts, including donating blood. NC Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley will participate in a blood drive at the American Red Cross in Raleigh on Monday afternoon to encourage other North Carolinians across the state who are eligible to consider donating blood in support of people and communities impacted by the storm.
The Red Cross is working to restock critically needed blood products after the cancellation of blood drives across the southeast, causing more than 2,500 blood donations to go uncollected. In the aftermath of Helene, patients are fighting their own battle. Those outside the affected areas are encouraged to schedule a blood donation appointment now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, using the Blood Donor App or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS to help restock the shelves.
What: Secretary Kody H. Kinsley to give blood and encourages others to donate following Hurricane Helene
Who: Kody H. Kinsley, Secretary, NCDHHS
When: Monday, Oct. 7, 2024
2:30 p.m.
Where: American Red Cross
100 N. Peartree Lane
Raleigh, NC 27610
Media: Credentialed media are invited to attend and should arrive at 2:15 p.m. Secretary Kinsley will speak with media following his donation. Please RSVP to [email protected] and be mindful of other donors and their privacy.