DALLAS, May 20, 2024 — Late May signals the beginning of a busy time for celebrations and summer holidays. The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now before calendars start to fill up. Donors of all blood types – especially those giving type O blood and donors giving platelets – are vital to people counting on blood products for critical medical procedures.

Every single donation can help keep the blood supply as stable as possible during a busy time of year when many regular donors may be unable to give. Book a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

The Red Cross has teamed up with Tetris, creators of the iconic, best-selling video game, to celebrate their 40th anniversary and build the blood supply for patients in need. In commemoration, all who come to give May 20-June 9, 2024, will get an exclusive Tetris^® + Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to New York to meet Tetris creator, Alexey Pajitnov. See RedCrossBlood.org/Tetris for details.

Irving Blood and Platelet Donation Center

2511 West Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

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-Central Expressway, 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 May 20-June 9

Abilene

5/25/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., YMCA, 3125 S 32nd St.

Arlington

5/21/2024: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Medical City Arlington, 3301 Matlock Rd.

Carrollton

6/6/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Carrollton Regional Medical Center, 4343 N. Josey Ln.

6/7/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Carrollton and Carrollton Convention Center, 1201 Raiford Rd.

Corsicana

6/8/2024: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Martin Luther King Center, 1114 E. 6th Ave.

Dallas

5/20/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., White Rock Family YMCA, 7112 Gaston Ave.

5/21/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Branch Church, 3035 Valley View Ln.

5/23/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Manheim Dallas, 5333 Kiest Blvd.

5/24/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr.

5/31/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr.

6/4/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lakewood United Methodist Church, 2443 Abrams Rd.

6/6/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., White Rock Family YMCA, 7112 Gaston Ave.

6/8/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church & School, 9807 Church Rd.

Denton

5/25/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 West Oak St.

Duncanville

5/30/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.

6/1/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1019 Big Stone Gap Rd.

6/3/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.

Ennis

6/5/2024: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Fire Station #1, 1700 W Lake Bardwell Dr.

Euless

5/24/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Manheim Fort Worth, 12101 Trinity Blvd.

5/31/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., EOS Fitness, 2401 Rio Grande Blvd.

Farmers Branch

6/5/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Loloi Rugs, 4550 Spring Valley Rd.

Flower Mound

5/21/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1901 Timber Creek Rd.

5/31/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morriss Rd.

Fort Worth

5/22/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hulen Mall, 4800 South Hulen St.

5/24/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl. #6000, Ste. 100

5/28/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Medical Office Building at Alliance, 3025 N. Tarrant Pkwy.

5/30/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ridglea Christian Church, 6720 W Elizabeth Ln.

6/7/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Chick-fil-A in Saginaw, 4500 W. Bailey Boswell

6/7/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl. #6000, Ste. 100

6/8/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 500 W. Bonds Ranch Rd.

Frisco

5/29/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Invited - Stonebriar Country Club, 5050 Country Club Dr.

6/3/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 W Main St.

6/4/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 11000 Eldorado Pkwy.

Granbury

5/24/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hood County YMCA, 1475 James Rd.

Grapevine

5/29/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott DFW Airport North, 2200 Bass Pro Dr.

Greenville

6/8/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5309 Utah St.

Irving

5/29/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Invited - Las Colinas Country Club, 4400 N O Connor Rd.

Keller

5/29/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lowe's of Keller, 600 North Tarrant Pkwy.

McKinney

5/28/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S. Central Expressway

6/4/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S. Central Expressway

6/5/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., The Sanctuary, 6633 Virginia Pkwy., 102

Mesquite

5/23/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 2520 Oates Dr.

Northlake

5/28/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Canyon Falls HOA, 6950 Canyon Falls Dr.

Plano

5/20/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Chase Oaks Church - Legacy Campus, 201 Legacy Dr.

5/31/2024: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Baylor Scott and White The Heart Hospital Plano, 1100 Allied Dr.

6/1/2024: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Plano Family YMCA, 3300 McDermott Rd.

6/6/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Pkwy.

6/7/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Shops At Willow Bend, 6121 W Park Blvd.

Richardson

5/22/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Galen College, 1301 W President George Bush Hwy.

5/25/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Buddha Light International, 1111 International Pkwy.

Rowlett

5/28/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Chick-fil-A Hwy 66 and Dalrock Rd, 8500 Lakeview Pkwy.

Southlake

5/23/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Timarron Owners Association, 1240 Bent Creek Dr.

Terrell

5/21/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nucor Building Systems, 600 Apache Trail

Tyler

5/31/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Shiloh Road Church of Christ, 1801 Shiloh Rd.

6/1/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Texas African American Museum, 309 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

Weatherford

5/20/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Weatherford Library, 1014 Charles St.

5/30/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Lowe's Weatherford, 118 E. Interstate 20

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.

Amplify your impact − volunteer!

Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience. 

Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday. 

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.