GADSDEN– The Gadsden Mall blood drive returns Friday, November 13, giving area residents an opportunity to donate with the American Red Cross.
The drive runs from 1 to 6 p.m. at Gadsden Mall, 1001 Rainbow Drive. Donors should look for the collection area near the food court entrance, beside the nail salon.
Organizers welcome donors of every blood type, and the mall says walk-ins are welcome. However, donors can also schedule appointments through RedCrossBlood.org, the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or 1-800-733-2767.
Before arriving, the Red Cross recommends eating a healthy meal and drinking extra water. Donors should also bring a donor card, driver’s license, or other acceptable identification and know which medications they take.
In addition, successful November donations qualify for free A1C testing, which measures average blood sugar levels over about three months. The offer provides one result per donor during the calendar year, and donors do not need to fast.
Results typically appear within one to two weeks through the donor app or an online donor account. However, an elevated result requires follow-up with a health care professional and does not by itself establish a diabetes diagnosis.
For those unable to attend Friday, the mall also lists blood drives November 27, December 18, and December 23. Each runs from 1 to 6 p.m.
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