DENVER, Colo. (March 9, 2026) — This March, the American Red Cross of Colorado urges donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood. Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply steady headed into spring.

Some parts of the nation are still clearing snow, but the threat of severe spring weather is already growing. Now is the time to book a blood donation appointment to help prevent any future disruption to patient care.

Help is needed right now ─ and a simple act of donating blood can be the lifesaving gift people are counting on. Book a time to give blood now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

The Red Cross will perform A1C testing on successful blood donations made March 1-31, 2026 (one result in 2026). Those who come to give blood March 1-31, 2026, will receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email. Details on both offers can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/March. 

Upcoming blood donation opportunities, March 9-31:

• American Red Cross, 444 N. Sherman St., Denver:
  • Every Monday and Friday in March, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Tuesday, March 24, 1-6 p.m.
• Eagles Peak Colorado, 500 Apex Drive, Windsor – March 10, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• HCA HealthOne Mountain Ridge, 9191 Grant St., Thornton – March 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Civic Center Plaza with Rising Realty Partners, 1560 Broadway, Denver – March 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Kaiser Permanente - Castle Rock Medical Office, 4318 Trail Boss Drive, Castle Rock – March 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Pikes Peak Library District Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs – March 16 and 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• State Services Building, 1525 Sherman St., Denver – March 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• American Legion Post 11-11, 9959 Wadsworth Blvd., Broomfield – March 17, 1-6 p.m.
• Boulder County Sheriff's Office, 5600 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder – March 18, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Bear Valley Church of Christ, 2707 S. Lamar St., Denver – March 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Celebration Chevrolet, 2001 S. Havana St., Aurora – March 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Our Saviour's Corner of Hope, 1975 S. Garrison St., Lakewood – March 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Carroll-Lewellen Funeral & Cremation Services, 503 Terry St., Longmont – March 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, 11755 Airport Way, Broomfield – March 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Carbon Valley Recreation Center, 701 Fifth St., Frederick – March 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• East Community Center, 5933 S. Fairfield St., Littleton – March 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Hudson Street Building, 740 Hudson St., Denver – March 26, 1-6 p.m.
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Flanders Street Building, 3101 S. Flanders St., Aurora – March 26, 1-6 p.m.
• The Retreat at Solterra, 15250 W. Evans Ave., Lakewood – March 30, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Westwood Professional Services, 10170 Church Ranch Way, Westminster – March 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device 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.