DENVER, Colo. (Aug. 10, 2026) — The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to urge donors of all blood types to act now and make an appointment to give blood amid the ongoing national blood crisis. Just three additional donors at every blood drive could help further stabilize the blood supply and ensure patients continue receiving lifesaving care.

Since issuing only the second blood crisis in Red Cross history in late July, thousands of generous donors across Colorado and Wyoming have stepped up to help save lives. At the same time, the blood supply remains under severe pressure, just as many communities transition to back-to-school schedules and people enjoy final summer plans. When fewer donors are available to give, the impact on available lifesaving blood products can be significant — especially when the blood supply is already facing a four-year summer low.

Keep up the momentum and help reverse the blood crisis. Book an appointment to give blood now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Those who are unable to donate can still make an impact by encouraging eligible friends, family members and colleagues to give blood. As a thank-you, all who come to give Aug. 1-31, 2026, will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/August.   

Upcoming blood donation opportunities, Aug. 10-31:

• American Red Cross, 444 N. Sherman St., Denver:
  • Mondays and Fridays in August, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Friday, Aug. 14 blood drive will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Aug. 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mile High Area:

• Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora — Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Danny Dietz VFW Post 322, 3800 S. Windermere St., Englewood — Aug. 11 and 25, 1-6 p.m.
• Centennial Airport Hangar Office Space, 7565 S. Peoria St., Englewood — Aug. 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• American Furniture Warehouse - Corporate Offices, 8820 American Way, Englewood — Aug. 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary and Cemetery, 6601 S. Colorado Blvd., Centennial — Aug. 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• City of Commerce City, 7190 Colorado Blvd., Commerce City — Aug. 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• One Park Centre, 1333 W. 120th Ave., Westminster — Aug. 13, 12-4 p.m.
• American Legion Post 1, 5400 E. Yale Ave., Denver — Aug. 14, 1-6 p.m.
• Kaiser Permanente - Hidden Lake, 7701 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster — Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Rocky Mountain Mission Center, 9501 Lou Drive, Thornton — Aug. 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• University Park United Methodist Church, 2180 S. University Blvd., Denver — Aug. 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Erie Community Center, 450 Powers St., Erie — Aug. 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Wolhurst Adult Community Clubhouse, 8201 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton — Aug. 19, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2201 Dexter St., Denver — Aug. 19, 1-6 p.m.
• Project Our Town, 1460 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver — Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Common Flame, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden — Aug. 21, 1-6 p.m.
• Adams County Fire Rescue Station 11, 1675 W. 69th Ave., Denver — Aug. 25, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2 - Anschutz Medical Campus, 12505 E. 16th Ave., Aurora — Aug. 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• ION Clean Energy, 2995 Center Green Court, Boulder — Aug. 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Christ's Episcopal Church, 615 Fourth St., Castle Rock — Aug. 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road, Arvada — Aug. 28, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Mi Casa Resource Center, 345 S Grove St, Denver — Aug. 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, 6653 W. Chatfield Ave., Littleton — Aug. 31, 1-6 p.m.  

Northern Colorado and Wyoming:

• Julesburg Christian Church, 122 W. 5th St., Julesburg — Aug. 10, 12-6 p.m.
• Becks' Martial Arts, 902 W. Drake Road, Fort Collins — Aug. 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Haxtun Community Center, 125 E. Wilson St., Haxtun — Aug. 18, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Jackson 1st & 2nd Ward, 420 E. Broadway Ave., Jackson, Wyo. — Aug. 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Christ United Methodist Church, 104 S. 4th St., Sterling — Aug. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 W. 28th St., Greeley — Aug. 20, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Kaiser Permanente - Fort Collins, 2950 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins — Aug. 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, 214 E. 23rd St., Cheyenne, Wyo. — Aug. 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Viegut Funeral Home, 1616 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland — Aug. 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Grassroots Community Building, 6671 U.S. 36, Joes — Aug. 28, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Southern Colorado:

• Pikes Peak Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs — Aug. 11 and 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Kaiser Permanente - Parkside Medical Office, 215 S. Parkside Drive, Colorado Springs — Aug. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• The Springs Funeral Services - North, 4310 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs — Aug. 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.