DETROIT (Aug. 6, 2026) – For the third time this year, but the first time during a national blood supply crisis, the American Red Cross and Gardner White are teaming up on drives that give donors an opportunity to help those who depend on lifesaving blood.

The two-day blood drive will be held from 11:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, and Thursday, Aug. 13, at Gardner White stores throughout southeast Michigan, Cadillac, Mt. Pleasant and Saginaw. The Red Cross and Gardner White also partnered on blood drives in January and April.

All presenting donors will receive a coupon for $50 toward a Gardner White purchase of $399 or more, plus be entered to win a $500 Gardner White gift certificate. Also, donors who give blood between Aug. 1-28 will get a $20 Amazon gift card by email.

All blood types are needed, especially O positive. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. This includes new moms, babies born prematurely, accident victims, people living with sickle cell disease and people being treated for cancer.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged. Make your donation appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Use sponsor code gardnerwhite.

Make your appointment to join a blood drive at one of these Gardner-White locations:

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 11:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Ann Arbor, 3725 Washtenaw, 48104
Lansing, 8748 W. Saginaw Hwy, 48917
Mt. Pleasant, 5260 E. Pickard Road, 48858
Taylor, 22035 Eureka Road, 48180

Thursday, Aug. 13, 11:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Auburn Hills, 4445 N. Atlantic Blvd., 48326
Cadillac, 2240 N. Mitchell Street, 49601
Canton, 41661 Ford Road, 48187
Chesterfield, 50400 Gratiot Avenue, 48051
Howell, 4101 E. Grand River, 48843
Saginaw, 2660 Tittabawassee Road, 48604
Shelby Township, 14055 Hall Road, 48315
Warren, 6500 E. 14 Mile Road, 48092
Waterford, 4945 Dixie Highway, 48329

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MEDIA CONTACT: Renee Ketels / renee.ketels@redcross.org / 313-809-0902 

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.