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Regional Communications Director
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RENO, Nev. (March 5, 2025) — The American Red Cross of Northern Nevada invites the community to celebrate Red Cross Month by participating in a blood drive on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26. The drive will take place at the Red Cross office, located at 4750 Longley Lane, Reno, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will also be stationed at several other local blood drives during March to provide home fire prevention tips, preparedness advice and information on volunteering.
This year, the Red Cross of Northern Nevada is teaming up with Vitalant, a nonprofit organization that conducts blood drives across Northern and Rural Nevada, to raise awareness about the ongoing need for lifesaving blood donations.
“There are few things we can do in an hour that have the potential to save so many lives, like giving blood,” said Bridget Posson, Executive Director for the American Red Cross Northern Nevada Chapter. “The demand for blood is constant and can be the difference between life and death for members of our community. Blood donors make an incredible impact by helping friends, family, coworkers and neighbors, both locally and across the country. Every unit of blood can truly save a life.”
Blood Drive at Red Cross Office
Appointments are still available for the blood drive at the Northern Nevada Red Cross office. To schedule your donation, visit vitalant.org/marcharc. Additional blood drives will also take place during March at the following locations, where Red Cross volunteers will be on hand to share information about the organization’s services and programs:
Tuesday, March 11
Truckee Meadows Community College
Friday, March 15
Tahoe Douglas Fire District, Stateline
Friday, March 21
Winnemucca Community Center
Saturday, March 22
Winnemucca Community Center
Supporting Local and National Blood Needs
While the Red Cross does not collect blood in Northern and Rural Nevada, it plays a vital national role by supplying 40% of the nation’s blood supply to over 2,500 hospitals and transfusion centers. In Southern Nevada, nearly 20 hospitals rely on blood donations collected by the Red Cross to meet patient needs.
Every day, the Red Cross must collect approximately 12,500 blood donations and 3,000 platelet donations to meet nationwide demand. Last year, the Red Cross organized nearly 650 blood drives in Southern Nevada, resulting in the collection of over 14,800 units of blood.
Celebrate Red Cross Giving Day on March 26
The 11th annual Red Cross Giving Day on March 26 provides another powerful way to give back. Donations help support those impacted by disasters, providing essentials like shelter, meals, relief supplies, healthcare, emotional support and financial assistance. Learn more about how you can contribute at redcross.org/GivingDay.
Strengthening Communities
Beyond disaster response, the American Red Cross works year-round to equip communities with lifesaving skills and support. Through CPR, first aid, and emergency preparedness training, the organization helps build stronger, safer neighborhoods. Additionally, the Red Cross provides vital resources for veterans and military families, offering services like emergency communication, financial support, and assistance throughout deployments and homecomings.
How to Get Involved
Join the Red Cross in making a meaningful difference. Volunteers play a critical role in supporting local emergency responses, such as house fires, and in providing aid during large-scale disasters, including wildfires and hurricanes. Whether you prefer hands-on community work or remote support roles, there are opportunities to match your interests. Explore meaningful ways to get involved at redcross.org/volunteer.
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.
