DALLAS, March 16, 2023 — The American Red Cross of North Texas hosts more than 100 pop-up blood drives across DFW each month. Blood donations are needed now. The Red Cross also continues to look for new partners to host blood drives. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and click on host for more information.
Donors of all blood types – particularly type O blood donors, the most needed blood group by hospitals –are needed daily to meet demand. Protect the blood supply from dropping – book a time to give blood by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Mar. 16 - Mar. 31:
Arlington
3/21/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Texas Live!, 1650 E. Randol Mill Rd., Arlington, TX 76011
Dallas
3/22/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Rd., Dallas, TX 75220
3/23/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Clubs at Prestonwood, 15909 Preston Rd., Dallas, TX 75248
3/25/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 534 West 10th St., Dallas, TX 75208
Fort Worth
3/21/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1015 McKinley St., Fort Worth, TX 76126
3/22/2023: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts, 3901 S. Hulen St., Fort Worth, TX 76109
Frisco
3/20/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 W. Main St., Frisco, TX 75034
Granbury
3/23/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Hood County YMCA, 1475 James Rd., Granbury, TX 76049
Wichita Falls
3/24/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Waxahachie Police Department, 630 Farley St., Waxahachie, TX 75165
Blood Donation Centers
One of the easiest ways to give is to schedule an appointment at a blood donation center. There are two Red Cross blood and platelet donation centers in the North Texas Region. They are in Irving and Plano.
Irving Blood and Platelet Donation Center
2511 West Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Monday - Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday: Closed
Friday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Plano Blood and Platelet Donation Center
741 N US-Central Expressway, Suite 1000
Monday - Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday: Closed
Friday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Blood drive safety
The Red Cross follows a high standard of safety and infection control. The Red Cross will continue to socially distance wherever possible at blood drives, donation centers and facilities. While donors are no longer required to wear a face mask, individuals may choose to continue to wear a mask for any reason. The Red Cross will also adhere to more stringent face mask requirements per state and/or local guidance, or at the request of blood drive sponsors. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at a drive.
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. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. 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 must meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
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/northtexas or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossNTX.
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