Media Contact: Winston Henvey
972-213-5330 | Winston.Henvey@redcross.org

DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2026 — The American Red Cross continues to urge donors of all blood types to act now and make an appointment to give blood or platelets amid the ongoing national blood crisis. Just three additional donors at every blood drive could help further stabilize the blood supply and ensure patients continue receiving lifesaving care.

Since issuing only the second blood crisis in Red Cross history in late July, thousands of generous donors have stepped up to help save lives. At the same time, the blood supply remains under severe pressure, just as many communities transition to back-to-school schedules and people enjoy final summer plans. When fewer donors are available to give, the impact on available lifesaving blood products can be significant — especially when the blood supply is already facing a four-year summer low.

To emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy blood supply, Adolph Aguirre, executive director of the Red Cross DFW Metro West Chapter, shared his story about how his father-in-law received lifesaving blood from Red Cross donors after suffering a heart attack caused by a blood clot.

"Because of blood donors I will never meet, my family has more time, more birthdays, more conversations, more memories and more moments with someone we love," Aguirre said.

Keep up the momentum and help reverse the blood crisis. Book an appointment to give blood now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Those who are unable to donate can still make an impact by encouraging eligible friends, family members and colleagues to give blood. As a thank-you, all who come to give Aug. 1-31, 2026, will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/August.

Irving Blood and Platelet Donation Center
2511 W. Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy
Monday and Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday through Sunday: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Plano Blood and Platelet Donation Center
741 N. US-75, Suite 1000
Monday and Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday through Sunday: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 10-31

Allen

• 8/10/2026: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center, 1680 W. Exchange Pkwy.
• 8/25/2026: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott Dallas-Allen, 210 E. Stacy Rd.

Arlington

• 8/12/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Family Healthcare Associates, 1300 S. Fielder Rd.
• 8/28/2026: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Medical City Arlington, 3201 Matlock Rd.

Bedford

• 8/28/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Bedford Center YMCA, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr.

Burleson

• 8/13/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., NorthPointe Church, 2450 SW Wilshire Blvd.

Carrollton

• 8/28/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4000 Nazarene Dr.

Dallas

• 8/12/2026: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Cushman & Wakefield, 8144 Walnut Hill Ln.
• 8/14/2026: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr.
• 8/17/2026: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., White Rock YMCA, 7112 Gaston Ave.
• 8/21/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr.
• 8/21/2026: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Villa Piana Apartments, 13500 Noel Rd.
• 8/22/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, 3014 Oak Lawn Ave.
• 8/22/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 1819 N. Washington Ave.
• 8/26/2026: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., White Rock YMCA, 7112 Gaston Ave.
• 8/28/2026: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Ave.
• 8/28/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr.
• 8/28/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas, 7900 Northaven Rd.

Denton

• 8/20/2026: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Yes! Community Southfork, 4937 Stuart Rd.
• 8/21/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Medical City Denton, 3537 S. I-35 E

Desoto

• 8/22/2026: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Disciple Central Community Church, 901 N. Polk St., Suite 101

Duncanville

• 8/10/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.

Farmers Branch

• 8/11/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center, 14050 Heartside Pl.

Flower Mound

• 8/24/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Flower Mound Public Library, 3030 Broadmoor Ln.
• 8/31/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morriss Rd.

Forney

• 8/15/2026: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8200 FM741
• 8/24/2026: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Forney ISD Opportunity Central, 680 Innovation Blvd.

Fort Worth

• 8/11/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hulen Mall, 4800 S. Hulen St
• 8/14/2026: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl., Ste 100
• 8/18/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Fort Worth, 900 8th Ave.
• 8/19/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Grace Community Church Keller, 3789 Thompson Rd.
• 8/21/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl., Ste 100
• 8/22/2026: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5953 Bowman Roberts Rd.
• 8/25/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Ryder, 13599 Park Vista Blvd.
• 8/25/2026: 11 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Mira Vista Country Club, 6600 Mira Vista Blvd.
• 8/25/2026: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Fort Worth ISD Young Men's Leadership Academy, 5100 Willie St.
• 8/26/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical Office Building at Alliance, 3025 N. Tarrant Pkwy.
• 8/27/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hulen Mall, 4800 S. Hulen St
• 8/28/2026: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl., Ste 100
• 8/31/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA, 512 Lamar St.

Frisco

• 8/11/2026: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 11000 Eldorado Pkwy.
• 8/21/2026: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 W. Main St.

Granbury

• 8/14/2026: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Hood County YMCA, 1475 James Rd.

Irving

• 8/25/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Liquid Environmental Solutions, 7651 Esters Blvd, Suite 200
• 8/27/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., City of Irving, 801 W. Irving Blvd.

Lewisville

• 8/14/2026: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Lewisville, 475 Elm St.

Little Elm

• 8/15/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Little Elm Community Center, 107 Hardwicke Ln.

Mansfield

• 8/21/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mansfield YMCA, 78 Regency Pkwy.

McKinney

• 8/11/2026: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S. US-75
• 8/18/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., McKinney Family YMCA, 300 RidgeRd.
• 8/27/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S. US-75

Mesquite

• 8/27/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St Stephen United Methodist Church, 2520 Oates Dr.
• 8/29/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wildwood Baptist Church, 531 S. Walker St.

Plano

• 8/15/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Plano Family YMCA, 3300 McDermott Rd.
• 8/20/2026: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Ewing Automotive Group, 6425 Dallas Pkwy.
• 8/26/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Preston Park Towers, 4975 Preston Park Blvd., Suite 25

Richardson

• 8/31/2026: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Richardson, 1001 President George Bush Turnpike

Stephenville

• 8/20/2026: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tarleton State University Student Center, 1452 W. Jones St.

Trophy Club

• 8/29/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ Alliance Texas Stake, 2509 Trophy Club Dr.

Waxahachie

• 8/14/2026: 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., The Avenue Church, 1761 N. Hwy. 77
• 8/15/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2418 Brown St.

Weatherford

• 8/10/2026: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Weatherford Library, 1014 Charles St.

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.