DETROIT (July 1, 2025) – As the busy Fourth of July holiday approaches, the American Red Cross asks donors to celebrate by making a blood donation appointment to help power the blood supply through mid-summer. Donors who come to give now through July 14 will get an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while supplies last.

The Red Cross and goodr are joining forces in July to remind donors they’re just the type patients can count on. Donors can personalize their one-of-a-kind Red Cross x goodr sunglasses with a blood type sticker. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/goodr. 

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.

While all blood types are needed, donors with type O blood are most urgently needed. Type O negative blood is often reached for in emergencies when there isn’t time to match a patient’s blood type. Type O positive is the most common blood type, so it’s important to keep type O blood and all blood types on hand at hospitals for people facing both chronic illness and sudden, life-threatening conditions.  

To make an appointment to donate, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.  

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MEDIA CONTACT:     David Olejarz / david.olejarz@redcross.org / 313-303-0606   
                        

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.