Ritchie County Heroes: Partnering for a Life-Saving Blood Drive!

We’re incredibly excited to announce a vital community event, and we hope you’ll join us in making it a resounding success. IHCWV is partnering with the American Red Cross to host our first-ever blood drive! We’ll be at The Harrisville Gym on April 21, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Why is this important? Blood donations are crucial for saving lives. Hospitals rely on a steady supply of blood for surgeries, accident victims, cancer patients, and those with chronic illnesses. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. And right here in our own community, that need is just as real.

What to Expect:

• Location: The Harrisville Gym | 950 Helen Street, Harrisville, WV
• Date: April 21, 2025
• Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Partners: IHCWV and The American Red Cross
• A warm, welcoming environment: Our team and the Red Cross will be there to make you comfortable and answer any questions.
• Snacks and refreshments: We’ll have treats available to help you replenish after donating.
• The satisfaction of knowing you’ve made a difference: Your single donation can save up to three lives!

Who Can Donate?
Generally, most healthy adults who are at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent in some states) and weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. The American Red Cross has specific eligibility requirements, which you can find on their website (redcrossblood.org) or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Want to schedule a time to donate?
While scheduling a time to donate isn't required, we highly encourage you to do so to ensure a more smooth and efficient process. To make an appointment, visit The Red Cross website.

Why The Harrisville Gym?
We chose The Harrisville Gym because it is a central location in Ritchie County, and offers ample space for our donors. We want this event to be as easy and accessible as possible for the community.

Become a Hero!
We believe that together, we can make a significant impact. By participating in this blood drive, you’ll be directly contributing to the health and well-being of our community and beyond.

Please share this information with your friends, family, and neighbors. Let’s fill The Gym Harrisville with Heroes! As always, thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on April 21!