Update: How You Can Help The Victims of The Las Vegas Shooting
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Any amount helps
Last night, tragedy struck in Las Vegas, Nevada when a gunman opened fire on the Route 91 Harvest Festival, a country music festival held right outside the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. The terrorist attack turned into the largest mass-shooting in the history of the United States with over 59 people killed, and over 500 injured.
Many people across the United States are wondering how they can help the victims and their families. One way is donating blood. Below, we have provided a list of where you can donate blood to directly help those affected by these horrible attacks.
Blood Donations
For those living in the Las Vegas area, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department posted the adress of a clinic that is taking donations directly to the victims.
If you would like to donate blood for the injured victims of the Strip shooting visit the Labor Health & Welfare Clinic, 7135 W. Sahara.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 2017
In addition, a list of Las Vegas clinics has been floating around on Twitter. All of these are approved places to give blood.
Want to help in Las Vegas? Go donate blood pic.twitter.com/Q8Qk8M3Ijd
— ALT?Immigration?? (@ALT_uscis) October 2, 2017
Clinics in St. George Utah (about an hour outside of Vegas) are taking donations as well.
Red Cross taking blood today in #StGeorge pic.twitter.com/7Y4cFfNJje
— David DeMille (@SpectrumDeMille) October 2, 2017
Other Ways to Help
For those who are out of the state and are looking to locate loved ones, LVMPD has provided a number you can call.
For families looking to locate missing loved ones, please call 1-866-535-5654.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 2017
Trauma Counselors are currently in need at the Mandalay Bay, the site of the shooting. Please contact if you can help.
We are in need of certified trauma counselors. pic.twitter.com/zroSqEoc1T
— Mandalay Bay Resort (@MandalayBay) October 2, 2017
All MGM International properties (including Excalibur, Luxor, MGM Grand, Bellagio, New York-New York, Circus Circus, Monte Carlo, The Mirage, Mandalay Bay and more) released this statement regarding those who are in need of counseling. This is open to guests, victims, employees and others effected by this tragedy.
Following the tragic events in Las Vegas last night, crisis counselors are available for any guest or employee who needs to speak w/ someone pic.twitter.com/AqMBA3ZTVJ
— Mandalay Bay Resort (@MandalayBay) October 2, 2017
University of Las Vegas, Nevada and University of Nevada, Reno have counsellors available for students.
Today: Drop-in counseling services available until 6 PM in the Health Education room of the Student Wellness Center in SRWC.
— UNLV (@unlv) October 2, 2017
Students can call Counseling Center, 775-784-4648, & Student Life Services, 775-784-1471, for academic assistance & personal support.
— Univ. of Nevada Reno (@unevadareno) October 2, 2017
