DETROIT (June 2, 2026) — The American Red Cross and Neighborhood Michigan Ford Dealers are partnering to host a series of blood drives at dealership sites across Michigan June 4 – July 31 and keep the blood supplystable for patients in need of vital care.
The blood drives are part of the Neighborhood Michigan Ford Dealers Roll Up & Give campaign to engage their communities in meaningful, lifesaving ways. It’s also an extension of Ford Motor Company’s Building Together philanthropic initiative to support the critical work of four national nonprofit organizations, including the Red Cross.
After a successful pilot in 2025, the Neighborhood Michigan Ford Dealers is expanding their campaign to host blood drives at more than 30 dealership locations in the Flint/Saginaw area, Mid-Michigan area, Northern Michigan, Southwest Michigan and West Michigan. Last year, 363 units of blood were donated and 232 donors gave blood for the first time at blood drives held at 13 participating dealerships.
“We are excited to build on the momentum created by the Neighborhood Michigan Ford Dealers Roll Up & Give campaign,” said Kelly King, chief executive officer of the Red Cross Michigan Region. “The need for blood is constant and these blood drives will help ensure patients have access to lifesaving blood when they need it.”
Having blood products immediately available is a key part of summer safety. And making and keeping donation appointments now is critical to ensuring blood products are available for all patients – including those in trauma situations that may require several lifesaving transfusions – in the weeks to come.
“The growth in dealer participation speaks volumes about the power of collaboration and shared purpose,” said a Neighborhood Michigan Ford Dealers spokesperson. “The commitment from our dealers shows how local dealers can come together to make a measurable difference in their communities.”
Donors of all blood types are needed. Maintaining a reliable blood supply is essential for all patients, especially those with chronic and acute conditions such as sickle cell disease and cancer. Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to anyone who needs blood.
A blood donation appointment takes about one hour. The donation itself is only 8-10 minutes.
To schedule an appointment, download the ‘Blood Donor’ American Red Cross app, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Walk-ins will be taken as the schedule allows. Make an appointment to secure your spot.
Here is a list of upcoming blood drives:
June 4, Great Lakes of Muskegon, Muskegon
June 5, Midland Ford, Midland
June 5, Ed Koehn Ford, Greenville
June 11, Wilson Ford Lincoln, Saginaw
June 17, DeNooyer Ford, Vicksburg
June 19, Dean Arbour Ford of Tawas, Inc., Tawas City
June 22, Candy Ford, Inc., Charlotte
June 25, Dean Arbour Ford of West Branch, West Branch
June 25, Wyatt Ford, Inc., Manistee
June 29, Fox Ford, Grand Rapids
June 30, Tapper Ford, LLC, Paw Paw
July 2, Morrie's Okemos Ford, Okemos
July 2, Barber Ford, Holland
July 8, Lunghamer Ford of Owosso, Owosso
July 10, Lasco Ford, Inc., Fenton
July 13, Fox Ford of Cadillac, Cadillac
July 21, Lakeview Ford, Battle Creek
July 23, Rick Ford Sales, Inc., Hemlock
July 23, Pauli Ford, Saint Johns
July 24, Mel Ervin Ford, Inc., Chesaning
July 24, Fox Ford Grand Traverse, Traverse City
July 27, Morrie's Grand Ledge Ford, Grand Ledge
July 28, Borgman Ford Sales, Inc., Grandville
July 28, Fremont Ford, Inc., Fremont
July 28, Vanderhyde Brothers Ford, Inc., Cedar Springs
July 29, Stillwell Ford, Hillsdale
July 31, Moore Motor Sales, Caro
July 31, Serra Ford of Gaylord, Gaylord
July 31, Ed Koehn Ford of Wayland, Inc., Wayland
In addition to blood drive activations, each event will feature games, food, music, and community activities — making Roll Up & Give as much a community celebration as a lifesaving activation.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
David Olejarz, American Red Cross, david.olejarz@redcross.org, 313-303-0606
Dianna Stampfler, Promote Michigan, Dianna@PromoteMichigan.com, 269-330-4228
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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.
About Neighborhood Michigan Ford Dealers:
The Neighborhood Michigan Ford Dealers represent a network of Ford dealerships across Michigan's Lower Peninsula united by a shared commitment to the communities they serve. Through Roll Up & Give and in support of Ford Motor Company's Building Together activation, these dealers are channeling their community presence, local relationships, and resources to address critical needs — hosting blood drive activations, CPR training events, and community gatherings that bring neighbors together and help save lives.
