DALLAS, Dec. 17, 2024 — December is a time to close out the year making new memories. With just two weeks left in 2024, the American Red Cross asks donors to give blood or platelets now to help those in need enjoy the rest of the holiday season with loved ones. Donors with type O negative blood and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now so patients can continue to receive the care they count on in the coming weeks.
This is a busy time for many. In addition to travel, seasonal illness and the threat of winter weather can also lead to lower appointment numbers and decreased donor turnout, making it tougher to keep the blood supply stable. Those who give regularly and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to take one hour this December to help save lives with a blood or platelet donation.
Those who come to give Dec. 16, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last.
To extend a special thank-you to donors for helping address the need for blood, platelets and plasma during the critical post-holiday time, those who come to give Jan. 1-26, 2025, during National Blood Donor Month, will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl.
Making and keeping donation appointments can help keep the national blood supply strong enough to weather winter challenges now and into the new year. Schedule an appointment by scanning the QR Code below or visiting this Red Cross Blood sign-up link.
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 Dec. 17, 2024 - Jan. 9, 2025:
Allen
12/30/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center, 1680 W Exchange Pkwy
1/9/2025: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Kone, 500 Century Pkwy
Arlington
12/21/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., George W. Hawkes Library Arlington, 100 S Center St
12/23/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S Center Street
12/26/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott Arlington South, 711 Highlander Blvd
1/9/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Central YMCA, 2200 S Davis Drive
Aubrey
12/31/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., ArrowBrooke Community, 1601 ArrowBrooke Avenue
Bedford
12/27/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bedford YMCA, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr
Benbrook
12/26/2024: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Benbrook Community Center YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road
Carrollton
12/19/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Carrollton Regional Medical Center, 4343 N. Josey Lane
12/27/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Crosby Recreation Center, 1610 E. Crosby Road
Corsicana
1/2/2025: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., St. Luke Methodist Church, 2308 Bowie Dr
Dallas
12/17/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., White Rock Family YMCA, 7112 Gaston Avenue
12/17/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Clubs of Prestonwood - The Creek, 15909 Preston Road
12/20/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr
1/3/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr
1/8/2025: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Whole Foods Market Lakewood, 2118 Abrams Rd
Denton
12/27/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Medical City Denton-Professional Building, 3537 South Interstate 35 E
Duncanville
1/6/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd
Fort Worth
12/20/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Ste 100
12/23/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hulen Mall, 4800 S Hulen St
12/24/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Lowe's, 4305 Bryant Irvin Road
12/27/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Ste 100
12/28/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5953 Bowman Roberts Rd.
12/30/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Chick-fil-A, 4500 W Bailey Boswell
12/31/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Fort Worth, 900 8th Ave
12/31/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Medical Office Building at Alliance, 3025 N Tarrant Parkway
1/8/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Northpark YMCA - YMCA of Fort Worth, 9100 N Beach Street
Frisco
12/17/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 W Main St
12/20/2024: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Starbucks, 1425 US 380
1/7/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Grove at Frisco Commons, 8300 McKinney Rd
Granbury
12/27/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Lowe’s, 1021 East Highway 377
1/3/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hood County YMCA, 1475 James Road
1/3/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Lowe’s, 1021 East Highway 377
Grand Prairie
12/19/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Living Spaces, 1514 Arkansas Lane
Grapevine
12/20/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, 1650 West College Street
Highland Village
12/20/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., The Shops at Highland Village, 4081 Waller Creek
Keller
12/18/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lowe's, 600 North Tarrant Parkway
Little Elm
1/4/2025: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Little Elm Community Center, 107 Hardwicke Ln
Mansfield
12/17/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mansfield YMCA, 78 Regency Parkway
12/18/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Invited - Walnut Creek Country Club, 1151 Country Club Dr
McKinney
12/18/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., The Sanctuary, 6633 Virginia Parkway, 102
12/24/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S Central Expressway
1/7/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S Central Expressway
North Richland Hills
1/7/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Medical City North Hills, 4375 Booth Calloway Rd, Suite 202
Plano
12/23/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar, 3601 Dallas Parkway
12/27/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Invited - Gleneagles Country Club, 5401 W Park Boulevard
1/7/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Hope Center, 2001 W Plano Parkway
Rockwall
12/19/2024: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Rest Haven Funeral Homes, 2500 State Highway 66
12/20/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hyatt Place Dallas/Rockwall, 1600 La Jolla Pointe Dr
12/27/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 6819 South FM 549
1/8/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Community Center, 100 Woodcreek Blvd
Royse City
12/19/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, 300 N Erby Campbell Blvd
1/3/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, 300 N Erby Campbell Blvd
Southlake
12/19/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Southridge Lakes HOA, 111 Southridge Lakes Pkwy
Weatherford
12/30/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Weatherford Library, 1014 Charles Street
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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