The American Red Cross and Six Flags theme parks are teaming up this summer to encourage community members to roll up a sleeve and donate blood. Those who come to donate blood or platelets at select blood drives will receive a free ticket to a Six Flags theme park of their choice, in thanks for helping save lives.

The Red Cross provides about 40% of our nation’s blood supply, all from generous volunteer donors. Changes to the blood supply can happen in an instant, and unexpected events can cause a sudden drop in the availability of lifesaving transfusions. Donors of all blood types, especially those giving type O blood, help ensure patients never have to wait for vital care.

Please visit RedCross.org/2025SixFlagsDrives to find participating blood drives near you and to schedule an appointment using the sponsor code or zip code listed. This page will continue to be updated throughout this summer as additional participating blood drives are announced.

How to donate blood

Donors can visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or learn more information about blood donation. 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 and platelet 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 Indiana Region:

The American Red Cross of Indiana Region serves 6.9 million people in 104 counties in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio through its chapters: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Greater Indianapolis (Regional Headquarters). The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit us at Redcross.org/Indiana or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @indianaredcross.