The American Red Cross has a severe shortage of type O blood and urges type O donors – as well as eligible blood donors of all blood types.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Feb. 26-March 31:

• Canton -- March 7, 3 p.m.-7 p.m., Morley Wesleyan Church, 7254 County Road 270; March 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Canton Central School, 99 State St.

• Gouverneur -- March 12, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Gouverneur Central School, 133 E. Barney St., March 21, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Gouverneur Hospital, 77 W. Barney St.

• Hammond – March 25, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Hammond Central School, 51 S. Main St.

• Harrisville – March 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Harrisville Central School, 14371 Pirate Ln.;

• Heuvelton – March 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Pickens Hall & General Store, 83 State St.;

• Lisbon – March 6, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Lisbon Central School, 6866 County Route 10;

• Massena – March 5, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., American Legion Massena, 40 East Orvis; March 20, 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., St Lawrence Centre, 6100 State Route 37;

• Norwood – March 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Norwood Norfolk Central School, 7852 State Highway 56;

• Ogdensburg – March 8, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Ogdensburg Free Academy, 1100 State St.; March 19, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Ogdensburg Presbyterian Church, 423 Ford St.;

• Parishville – March 20, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Parishville-Hopkinton Central School, 12 County Road 47;

• Potsdam -- March 11, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Clarkson University, 120 Student Center; March 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Potsdam High School, 29 Leroy St.; March 28, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Potsdam Presbyterian Church, 42 Elm St.;

• Rensselaer Falls – March 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Rensselaer Falls Fire Department, 424 Rensselaer St.;

• Star Lake – March 12, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Clifton Fine Central School, 11 Hall Ave.;

To donate blood, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment or for more information.

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.