DETROIT (May 19, 2026) – The American Red Cross is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Space JamTM to remind everyone that giving blood is a slam dunk. Donors are asked to step onto the court and help the Tune Squad save lives.

Those who come to give at selected Space Jam blood drives will score a limited-edition Red Cross x Space Jam T-shirt, while supplies last. See RedCrossBlood.org/SpaceJam for details.

Two Space Jam blood drives will take place in metro Detroit:

Wednesday, May 20
Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic High School and Church, Waterford, 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 10
Farmington Hills Activities Center, Farmington Hills, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, but only 3 out of 100 eligible Americans donate each year. Join the squad, take your shot, and turn a simple act into a game-winning moment.

To book a time to give at one of these special blood drives, visit RedCrossBlood.org/SpaceJam, call 1-800-RED CROSS or download the Blood Donor App.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Sydney Henry / sydney.henry@redcross.org / 313-439-4304

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.