Media Contact: Marita Salkowski
513-477-1694 | marita.salkowski@redcross.org
CINCINNATI, OHIO- December 2, 2025- The Greater Cincinnati Tri-State Chapter of the American Red Cross will host a community open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new blood and platelet donation center located at its chapter office building.
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
December 3, 2025
Noon-12:30
2111 Dana Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45207
Join us for tours of our new facility starting at 11:15— taking place every 10 minutes prior to and after the ceremony
The media are encouraged to attend
The Cincinnati Blood and Platelet Donation Center is open during the hours listed below:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays 7 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
To make a blood donation appointment at this new site, go to www.redcrossblood.org and type in zip code 45207.
“This new blood collection center is the culmination of a lot of hard work and generous financial contributions from so many community members,” said Sid Taylor, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Greater Cincinnati Tri-State Chapter. “By making an appointment to give blood or platelets donors can feel good knowing that they may be helping patients not only in their community, but also their family and friends across the nation. The Red Cross, and all our supportive partners, are pleased to offer donors this new opportunity to help provide hope, healing and access to treatment for patients in need.”
Our special thanks to these companies and foundations for their generous financial support:
How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood donor ambassadors needed The Red Cross is also in need of volunteers throughout the Central & Southern Ohio region, particularly Blood donor ambassadors for the new Cincinnati collection center. Blood donor ambassadors provide special attention to blood donors and create a favorable impression that encourages ongoing donor support. To find out more, go to www.redcross.org/volunteer and click the “Explore Ways to Help” information block.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/Cincinnati or join us on X and Facebook @ARCcsor.
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