TYLER, Texas — The American Red Cross is encouraging East Texans to roll up a sleeve and help save lives by donating blood at upcoming blood drives happening across the chapter this weekend.
As summer approaches, blood donations often decline while the need for blood remains constant. Those who come to give May 18-31 get an exclusive oversized Red Cross beach towel, while they last. Help save lives & start summer right!
Blood donors are essential to ensuring hospitals have lifesaving blood products patients rely on every day for emergencies, surgeries, cancer treatments and chronic illnesses.
“Every blood donation is an opportunity to come together and support neighbors in need,” said Karen Holt. “When East Texans step up to give blood, they help strengthen our community and ensure lifesaving support is available for patients and families counting on it.”
The Living Gospel Church
Thursday, May 28, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
1301 S. Mobberly Ave.
Longview, TX 75602
Schedule an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering: tlglongview
American Red Cross Tyler Chapter Office
Friday, May 29, 2026
10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
320 East Rieck Road
Tyler, TX 75703
Schedule an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering: ARCTYLER
Sickle Cell Blood Drive
Empowerment Community Development Corporation
Saturday, May 30, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2518 Garden Valley Road
Tyler, TX 75702
To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: tylersicklecell
About Sickle Cell
Red Cross sickle cell blood drives are designed to help meet the urgent and ongoing needs of patients living with sickle cell disease. This genetic blood disorder disproportionately affects Black and African American communities. Community-focused drives like this play a critical role in building a more diverse blood supply to better support patients.
Donors of all blood types are needed. Individuals who are feeling healthy and eligible to donate are encouraged to make an appointment.
Book your time to give lifesaving blood or platelets now by using the links above, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or using the Red Cross 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 or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
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