Easy to schedule, easy to find, quick and easy donation…read more In the mall by the movie theater, with plenty of parking. Great staff, from check-in to blood draw. I got there early and they were able to get me started. Use their app to update your info ahead of time (I did it while standing there, just took a few minutes, but could save you time.) I hadn't donated in awhile, so they filled me in on changes (the app, some exercises, etc.) Everything went smoothly. Hang out for snacks afterwards.

I am an emergency physician in Ohio. And last night the Red Cross helped us save a life. We had a…read more40 year old man come in with esophageal bleeding after a liver transplant. We used 48 blood products from the Red Cross including blood, platelets and FFP. The man survived to get to a transplant center and is doing well. We had to go on trauma diversion because we had no blood products we used everything in the Red Cross was able to get us blood products within five hours so we could then help save traumas again. Donating really does save lives. This man can now possibly live a full life.

They post classes on AHA's website that are not actually going on. They do not respect Health Care…read moreProfessionals time off from work. I moved patients and my schedule around to try to make a ACLS class & it was a ghost town - no one was there and there was zero communication from them.

I completed the in person portion of my CPR training at this location. I came in feeling nervous,…read morebut it was for no reason! Sue was an AMAZING instructor!! The way she presented the information made it so easy to understand and remember. She walks you through everything and makes learning it so fun and engaging! I would recommend this to anyone. Go to Sue!

I've been a Red Cross donor for a while now and have been visiting this location for the past five…read moreyears. The facility is well-maintained, and the staff are always professional and courteous. I always schedule an appointment in advance, and most of the time, the donation process starts on time. Overall, it's a smooth and efficient experience every time.

Today was the first time I did a plasma/platelet donation. I needed an appt at this Red Cross…read morelocation . It was easy to find off of Sawmill Rd. I was greeted nicely, temp taken, given hand sanitizer and then taken to a room for my health check. I had done the Red Cross rapid pass so it went quickly. I had an iv in both arms for this two hour appt. zero problems getting that going . I had to stop after I was about 60% done. I just did not feel well all of a sudden. Other folks around me did just fine with the same procedure so don't let that discourage or scare you off. The staff reacted quickly and kindly . I had some water and smart popcorn in their snack area. Great facility and staff. Thank you !( but I think I'll stick with whole blood donation )

This is the main office in Columbus, and I guess I figured it would be a busy place to give blood…read more It's not, at least, it wasn't on a Monday. Small blood drive area upstairs, a steady stream of people but only a couple of us at a time. Staff were super friendly and helpful. I did the fast-pass thing online and that does save some time, but there are still a lot of questions here, plus blood pressure, etc. Did the power red for the first time. A little slower than a regular donation, because it pulls blood out and separates it, then rehydrates you. So maybe helps recovery time. Still sat and had a snack afterwards, just in case. If you are able, this is a simple, easy thing to do that helps a lot of people. Plus you get a snack, and usually a gift like a t-shirt, gift card, etc. I do it because my dad did, and then after 9/11 it felt like my duty to help. Plus blood drives at work meant an hour break!

I started volunteering with the American Red Cross of Greater Columbus over two years ago. In that…read moretime I have had the opportunity to honor First Responders, Veterans, and Volunteers through the 2018 Heroes Gala. We honored outstanding people who went above and beyond to help their community in their chosen field. One of the most fun events I participated in was the Sound the Alarm program in which we tested and replaced smoke detectors throughout the Greater Columbus area. This was a great opportunity to volunteer in a small group, meet amazing people, make new friends, and help to make sure our neighbors were protected and had plans to evacuate their home in case of a fire. I am currently working with the Recruitment Team to bring awareness to the various opportunities the Red Cross has to help alleviate human suffering. Whether it is by volunteering as a Blood Donor Ambassador, working at Blood Drives, or volunteering to drive in our Blood Transportation area, it allows people to be a part of helping to save countless lives. There are also opportunities in Disaster Response and Relief to help be the best part of a person's worst day. From major natural disasters to a home fire in the middle of the night, these dedicated volunteers are always ready to respond. I am honored to play a part in recruiting new volunteers and seeing them flourish and gain a sense of satisfaction by helping. The American Red Cross of Greater Columbus is an amazing organization and I am so glad that I began to volunteer and know that I will continue to volunteer for many years to come.