DALLAS, June 1, 2023 – Dozens of donors and many of the American Red Cross DFW Metro East Chapter Board of Directors donated blood today at the Red Cross Regional headquarters in Dallas. Each month the Red Cross hosts blood drives across the DFW region to collect needed blood for those involved in car accidents, emergency surgery including childbirth as well as for cancer treatments to name just a few. In fact, every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and or platelets.
“Blood donation is something almost anyone can do to help their fellow North Texan,” said Matt Anderson, Board Chair for the DFW Metro East Chapter. “Our Board members hosted this drive to call attention to the need for summer blood donations. We want to kick off summer by helping save a life.”
“It’s important for donors to schedule an appointment during the month of June, to keep hospital shelves fully stocked so we can help all patients throughout the summer,” Anderson said.
Eligible donors can schedule an appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Allen
6/7/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., City of Allen, 305 Century Pkwy., Allen, TX 75013
6/12/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Allen Community, 705 Central Expwy. S., Allen, TX 75013
Dallas
6/1/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Dallas Community, 2055 Kendall Dr., Dallas, TX 75235
6/3/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dallas Community, 2055 Kendall Dr., Dallas, TX 75235
6/8/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Portofino at Las Colinas, 11601 W. Lago Vista, Dallas, TX 75234
6/13/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, 1710 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Dallas, TX 75232
Duncanville
6/1/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville, TX 75116
Flower Mound
6/13/2023: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Bridlewood HOA, 5000 Par Dr., Flower Mound, TX 75028
Frisco
6/5/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 W. Main St., Frisco, TX 75034
Garland
6/1/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Makkah Masjid, 3301 W. Buckingham Rd., Garland, TX 75042
Grapevine
6/2/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bass Pro Shop Grapevine, 2501 Bass Pro Dr., Grapevine, TX 76051
Highland Village
6/9/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Shops at Highland Village, 1701 Cottonwood Creek, STE. J130 Highland Village, TX 75077
McKinney
6/6/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., McKinney Community, 2660 S. Central Expwy., McKinney, TX 75070
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.
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 have to 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.