Critical Call for Blood and Platelet Donors: Help Save Lives Now with the Red Cross
$20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for coming to give in August
$20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for coming to give in August
DALLAS, July 22, 2024 — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August.
Donors remain critically needed to support the Red Cross delivery of vital blood products, which are in demand around-the-clock as hospitals work to save lives this summer. When fewer people answer the call to donate, the blood supply can quickly shrink. Help safeguard necessary care for patients − book a time to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
In thanks, those who come to give Aug. 1-31, 2024, will get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. See RedCrossBlood.org/Help 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 Aug. 1-15
Allen
8/7/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Cottonwood Creek Church, 1015 Sam Rayburn Tollway
8/12/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn - Allen Conference Center, 705 Central Expwy S.
Aubrey
8/9/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., ArrowBrooke Community, 1601 ArrowBrooke Ave.
Burleson
8/8/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., NorthPointe Church, 2450 SW Wilshire Blvd.
8/14/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Burleson Recreation Center B R i C k, 550 NW Summercrest Blvd.
Canton
8/15/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., St Therese Catholic Church, 885 1st Monday Ln.
Carrollton
8/8/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Carrollton Regional Medical Center, 4343 N. Josey Ln.
8/12/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hebron & Josey Library, 4220 N Josey Ln.
Dallas
8/2/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Dallas Chapter, 2055 Kendall Dr.
8/5/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Dallas Chapter, 2055 Kendall Dr.
8/9/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Dallas Chapter, 2055 Kendall Dr.
8/14/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Foundry Commercial, 8144 Walnut Hill Ln., Ste. 120
Duncanville
8/5/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.
Fort Worth
8/2/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross FTW Office, 6000 Western Pl. #6000, Ste 100
8/9/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross FTW Office, 6000 Western Pl. #6000, Ste 100
8/10/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Fort Worth Stake, 2520 8th Ave.
8/15/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Northpark YMCA - YMCA of Fort Worth, 9100 N. Beach St.
Frisco
8/2/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 11000 Eldorado Parkway
8/6/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 W Main St.
8/7/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Invited - Stonebriar Country Club, 5050 Country Club Dr.
Grapevine
8/8/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Gaylord Texan Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trl.
8/9/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Gaylord Texan Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trl.
8/9/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., IB Roof Systems, 506 E Dallas Rd.
8/10/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Gaylord Texan Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trl.
Lewisville
8/9/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Lewisville, 475 Elm St.
McKinney
8/6/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S. Central Expressway
Plano
8/3/2024: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Plano Family YMCA, 3300 McDermott Rd.
8/8/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Legacy Tower, 7250 Dallas Pkwy.
Prosper
8/1/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Prosper, 970 North Coit Rd.
8/2/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Atmos Energy, 471 Industry Way
Rockwall
8/5/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lowe's Rockwall, 851 N. Steger Town Dr.
Rowlett
8/1/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Chick-fil-A Hwy 66 and Dalrock Rd, 8500 Lakeview Pkwy.
Southlake
8/1/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Timarron Country Club, 1400 Byron Nelson Pkwy.
8/15/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Timarron OA, 1240 Bent Creek Dr.
Terrell
8/6/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nucor Building Systems, 600 Apache Trl.
Tyler
8/2/2024: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., American Red Cross serving East Texas -Tyler, 320 East Rieck Rd.
8/3/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Texas African American Museum, 309 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
Waxahachie
8/10/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints- Waxahachie, 2418 Brown St.
Weatherford
8/8/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Lowe's Weatherford, 118 E. Interstate 20
8/12/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Weatherford Library, 1014 Charles St.
Wylie
8/6/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wylie High School, 2550 W.FM 544
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.
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