DENVER, Colo. (Oct. 21, 2026) —The American Red Cross urges people to leave a lasting impact by giving blood now. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, are needed to keep the blood supply steady ahead of the holiday rush.

As we lean into fall activities, keeping blood donation appointments on the books is crucial to ensuring hospitals have the tools they need to care for patients this fall. In thanks, all who come to give Oct. 19-Nov. 22, 2026, will get up to $20 in Gift Cards ─ that's a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email and 500 bonus points, which can be redeemed for a $10 e-gift card through Blood Donor Rewards! Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Maze for details.

Get into the spirit of saving lives. Visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App to schedule a donation appointment.  

Empower your health 

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. To help empower and educate our blood donors, in November, successful donations will once again get free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes. (One result per calendar year; do not fast before donating.) For additional information, see RedCrossBlood.org/Maze.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities, Nov. 1-15: 

• American Red Cross, 444 N. Sherman St., Denver:
  • Mondays and Fridays in November, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Nov. 4, 12-6 p.m.

Mile High Area:

• Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road, Arvada - Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
• Mercedes-Benz of Littleton, 8070 S. Broadway, Littleton - Nov. 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
• Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St., Denver - Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary and Cemetery, 6601 S. Colorado Blvd., Centennial - Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Omni Interlocken Hotel, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield - Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Thornton Active Adult Center, 11181 Colorado Blvd., Thornton - Nov. 6, 1-6 p.m. 
• Genesis Health Club Boulder, 505 Thunderbird Drive, Boulder - Nov. 9, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
• VFW Post 9644, 2680 W. Hampden Ave., Sheridan - Nov. 10, 1-6 p.m. 
• Bruce Randolph School, 3955 Steele St., Denver - Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• One Cherry Center, 501 S. Cherry St., Denver - Nov. 12, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
• Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1390 Brentwood St., Lakewood - Nov. 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
• Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Circle, Aurora - Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Northern Colorado:

• University of Northern Colorado University Center, 2101 10th Ave., Greeley - Nov. 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Southern Colorado:

• Peyton School District CTEF, 18220 Main St., Peyton - Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• American Red Cross of Southern Colorado, 1040 S. 8th St., Colorado Springs - Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Pikes Peak Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs - Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
• Widefield Parks and Recreation Center, 755 Aspen Drive, Colorado Springs - Nov. 13, 12-6 p.m.
  • Drive sponsored by: The Venom Foundation - In Memory of Kaine Hanson 

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (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.

Blood donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.  

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.