The drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish hall at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Avenue in Morristown. Residents of Morristown, Morris Township, Madison and surrounding communities can schedule an appointment to participate.
To reserve a time, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter the sponsor code MorristownRotary, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). The Red Cross Blood Donor App also offers appointment scheduling.
The event’s message, “Give Something That Means Something,” encourages neighbors to include blood donation in their seasonal plans. Making an appointment gives prospective donors a specific time to take part during the five-hour drive.
Eligible donors with type O, B-negative or A-negative blood are encouraged to consider a Power Red donation. The event flyer notes that red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component. Donors interested in this option can ask the Red Cross about its additional eligibility requirements when scheduling.
Participants can also prepare through RapidPass, which allows donors to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questions online on the day of their appointment. The Red Cross advises bringing the resulting receipt, either printed or available on a mobile device. Trained staff determine eligibility at the donation visit.
According to the event flyer, those who come to give November 1–22 can receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email and 200 bonus points toward Blood Donor Rewards. The flyer also advertises free A1C testing for successful November donations, limited to one result per calendar year. Offer details are available at rcblood.org/Maze.