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Three More Donors at Every Red Cross Blood Drive Could Help Turn Around National Blood Crisis

Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low nationwide, leaving the blood supply under severe pressure heading into the final weeks of summer.

Media contact: Keith Paul
Regional Communications Director
keith.paul@redcross.org | 702-400-7680

LAS VEGAS (Aug. 10, 2026) — Just three more donors at every blood drive could help stabilize the nation’s blood supply as the American Red Cross recovers from a steep summer decline that led to only the second national blood crisis in its history.

Despite thousands of people responding to calls for blood donations in recent weeks, the blood supply has not fully recovered. The Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage on July 13 after its national supply fell nearly 25% in one month. Two weeks later, it declared a national blood crisis as donations dropped to a four-year summer low.

“Three people may not sound like a lot, but adding three donors to every blood drive across the country could make a real difference in rebuilding the blood supply,” said Rachel Flanigan, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter. “Southern Nevadans have responded throughout this crisis, and we need that support to continue through the final weeks of summer.”

Blood and platelets are needed every day for accident and burn victims, patients undergoing heart surgery and organ transplants, and people receiving treatment for cancer and sickle cell disease. Because blood cannot be manufactured and can be stored only for a limited time, the supply depends on regular donors.

Give Blood Now
Donors can schedule an appointment using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcross.org/GiveBlood or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Those who come to give Aug. 1-31, 2026, will receive a $20 Amazon gift card by email. Platelet donors who give Aug. 1-15 will also receive a Red Cross clear mini backpack, while supplies last. Additional details are available at RedCrossblood.org/GivePlatelets and RedCrossBlood.org/August.

Nevada Donors Can Help Close the Gap
Dozens of Red Cross blood drives are scheduled across Southern Nevada this month, giving people throughout the Las Vegas Valley an opportunity to help rebuild the national blood supply.

Monday, Aug. 10

  • Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Walmart 5423, 6570 E. Lake Mead Blvd.
  • Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Northwest, 8906 W. Deer Springs Way

Tuesday, Aug. 11

  • Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Durango Hills YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Dr.
  • Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., John Cutter, 11770 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110
  • Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter, 444 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 110
  • Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Findlay Honda, 7494 W. Azure Drive

Wednesday, Aug. 12

  • Henderson: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., America First Center in Henderson, 222 S. Water St.
  • Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Clark County Fire Station 18, 575 E. Flamingo Rd.

Thursday, Aug. 13

  • Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., ER at S. Las Vegas Blvd., 10770 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
  • Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Boulder Station Hotel and Casino, 4111 Boulder Hwy.
  • Las Vegas: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter, 444 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 110
  • Pahrump: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Valley Electric Association, Inc., 800 State 372

Friday, Aug. 14

  • Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Southern Hills Hospital, 9300 W. Sunset Rd.
  • Las Vegas: 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Dr.
  • Mesquite: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Jimmie Hughes Campus, 150 N. Yucca, Suite 1

Saturday, Aug. 15

  • Las Vegas: 5–10 p.m., Grand Prix Plaza, 4400 Koval Ln.

Monday, Aug. 17

  • Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Level 25 at Cactus By Picerne, 3663 W. Cactus Ave.
  • Las Vegas: 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

  • Henderson: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 43 E. Pacific Ave.
  • Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Southern Hills Hospital, 9300 W. Sunset Rd.
  • Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP, 6385 S. Rainbow Blvd.
  • Las Vegas: 11 a.m.–4 p.m., East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E. Bonanza Rd.
  • Las Vegas: Noon–6 p.m., Meadows Mall, 4300 Meadows Lane

Wednesday, Aug. 19

  • Laughlin: 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Clark County Building Department – Laughlin, 101 Civic Way
  • North Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., ER at North Las Vegas, 6625 N. 5th St.

Thursday, Aug. 20

  • Henderson: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Whole Foods – Henderson, 100 S. Green Valley Parkway
  • Las Vegas: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter, 444 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 110
  • Moapa Valley: 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Moapa Valley Library, 350 N. Moapa Valley Blvd.

Friday, Aug. 21

  • Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Las Vegas Nevada Stake, 3400 W. Charleston Blvd.
  • Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Park MGM, 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
  • Las Vegas: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. N.

Saturday, Aug. 22

  • Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Founders Classical Academy of Las Vegas, 5730 W. Alexander Rd.
  • Las Vegas: 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Las Vegas Nevada Lakes Stake, 1801 S. Monte Cristo Way

Tuesday, Aug. 25

  • Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter, 444 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 110
  • Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Las Vegas Market ANDMORE @ World Market Center, 475 S. Grand Central Pkwy., Lot B
  • Las Vegas: Noon–6 p.m., Dignity Neighborhood Hospitals – Blue Diamond, 4855 Blue Diamond Rd.

Wednesday, Aug. 26

  • Henderson: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., City of Henderson Multigenerational Recreation, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway
  • Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Silverton Casino and Lodge, 3333 Blue Diamond Rd.
  • Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., UNLV Thomas & Mack Center, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.

Thursday, Aug. 27

  • Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas I-215 Curve, 8470 W. Sunset Rd.
  • North Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Sun City Aliante, 7394 N. Aliante Pkwy.
  • Pahrump: 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Pahrump Fire & Rescue – Station #1, 300 N. Highway 160

Friday, Aug. 28

  • Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., ER at the Lakes, 3325 S. Fort Apache Rd.
  • Las Vegas: Noon–6 p.m., Meadows Mall, 4300 Meadows Lane
  • North Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Grace Point Church, 3794 W. Ann Rd.

Monday, Aug. 31

  • Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Vegas Golden Knights – City National Arena, 1550 S. Pavilion Center Drive

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.

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