We're excited to host 6abc's Philly Blood Drive at the Y! Together we'll support the American Red Cross and their efforts to help patients of all ages who need blood.
Blood drives benefit patients who need surgery, victims of car accidents, patients fighting cancers, and other emergencies. The Red Cross follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and volunteer donors are the only source of blood for those in need.
For all donors who make successful blood donations in March, the Red Cross will provide free A1C screening, a test commonly used to identify diabetes and prediabetes in the U.S. Donors can expect to receive the results of their A1C testing within one to two weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App or on the donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
In addition, all presenting donors in March will receive a $15 Amazon.com gift card by email.
These FREE events are open to members and non-members of all blood types. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of ID are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (or 16 with parent consent) must weight at least 110 lbs to donate blood.
Where:
The blood drives will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Spring Valley YMCA.
When:
Join us on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 1-6 PM.
How to sign up:
Click the link below and select the Spring Valley YMCA drive to make an appointment.