DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2023 — For many, watching the classic holiday movie “Elf” has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. This November, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to add a new tradition as the holiday season begins: Spread cheer with a blood or platelet donation.

Donations are critical to the blood supply as the holiday season draws near – a time when blood donations often decline. Donors of all blood types are urged to give, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets.

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the film “Elf,”  and create holiday cheer, all who come to give Nov. 10-30 will receive an exclusive pair of “Elf” + Red Cross socks, while supplies last. For more details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Elf.

It feels good to give a gift to someone else that truly means something. Those wishing to help patients receive lifesaving transfusions can book a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 10-30:

Allen
11/17/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Courtyard Dallas-Allen, 210 East Stacy Rd.
11/28/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Credit Union Of Texas, 900 W Bethany Dr., Ste. 500 

Arlington
11/21/2023: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Cooper Street YMCA, 7120 S. Cooper St. 

Bedford
11/10/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bedford Center YMCA, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr.
11/22/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Homewood Suites Fort Worth - Bedford, 2401 Airport Fwy. 

Burleson
11/21/2023: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Burleson Recreation Centerr B R i C k, 550 NW Summercrest Blvd. 

Carrollton
11/20/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Coyote Ridge Golf Club, 1640 W Hebron Pkwy.
11/24/2023: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Carrollton Regional Medical Center, 4343 N. Josey Ln. 

Commerce
11/17/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sam Rayburn Student Center, 2200 West Neal St. 

Dallas
11/11/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Dallas Chapter, 2055 Kendall Dr.
11/11/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Dallas, 1835 Young St.
11/17/2023: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Uplift Atlas Preparatory, 4600 Bryan St.
11/20/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., White Rock Family YMCA, 7112 Gaston Ave.
11/25/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Dallas Chapter, 2055 Kendall Dr.
11/27/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Dallas Chapter, 2055 Kendall Dr.
11/28/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St.
11/30/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Foundry Commercial, 8144 Walnut Hill Ln., Ste. 120 

Denton
11/25/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 West Oak St. 

Desoto
11/16/2023: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Desoto Recreation Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. 

Euless
11/28/2023: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., EOS Fitness, 2401 Rio Grande Blvd. 

Fairview
11/13/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., LDS - Fairview, 651 E. Stacy Rd. 

Farmers Branch
11/28/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center, 14050 Heartside Pl. 

Farmersville
11/14/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., LDS Farmersville, 513 Sycamore St. 

Flower Mound
11/14/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1901 Timber Creek Rd.
11/18/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5500 Morriss Rd.
11/20/2023: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Flower Mound Senior Center, 2701 W. Windsor Dr. 

Fort Worth
11/10/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross FTW Office, 6000 Western Pl., Ste. 100
11/10/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Texas Christian University, 2901 Stadium Dr.
11/14/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ridglea Country Club, 3700 Bernie Anderson Ave.
11/21/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mira Vista Country Club, 6600 Mira Vista Blvd.
11/22/2023: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Medical Office Building at Alliance, 3025 N. Tarrant Pkwy.
11/24/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Red Cross FTW Office, 6000 Western Pl., Ste. 100 

Frisco
11/17/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Phillips Creek Ranch Community Association, 6515 Lone Star Ranch Pkwy.
11/27/2023: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Canyons Climbing Gym, 7164 Technology Dr., #202 

Garland
11/20/2023: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Upendo Baptist Church, 916 N Jupiter Rd. 

Granbury
11/24/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hood County YMCA, 1475 James Rd. 

Grand Prairie
11/22/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Chicken N Pickle, 2965 S. State Hwy. 161 

Grapevine
11/17/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott DFW Airport North Grapevine, 2200 Bass Pro Dr.
11/21/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Church at the Cross, 3000 William D Tate Ave.
11/22/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Embassy Suites DFW Airport North, 2401 Bass Pro Dr. 

Highland Village
11/29/2023: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Highland Shores Community Center, 1 Community Center Rd. 

Hurst
11/10/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Veritex Bank Building, 860 Airport Fwy. 

Keller
11/10/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Row House Keller, 1411 Keller Pkwy., Ste. 700
11/13/2023: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Lowe's of Keller, 600 North Tarrant Pkwy. 

McKinney
11/21/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S. Central Expressway 

Melissa
11/25/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 737 Melissa Rd. 

Mesquite
11/18/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St Stephen United Methodist Church, 2520 Oates Dr. 

Midlothian
11/14/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Chick-fil-A in Midlothian, 2010 FM 663 

Northlake
11/30/2023: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Canyon Falls HOA, 6950 Canyon Falls Dr. 

Plano
11/17/2023: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Plano Family YMCA, 3300 McDermott Rd.
11/28/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lincoln Property Company, 4965 Preston Park Blvd., Ste. 35
11/30/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Legacy Tower, 7250 Dallas Pkwy. 

Red Oak
11/13/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., First Baptist Church of Red Oak, 320 E Ovilla Rd. 

Richardson
11/18/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Buddha's Light International Association - Dallas, 1111 International Pkwy. 

Rockwall
11/27/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lowe's Rockwall, 851 N. Steger Town Dr. 

Rowlett
11/15/2023: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Rowlett High School, 4700 President George Bush Hwy. 

Terrell
11/21/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nucor Building Systems, 600 Apache Trl. 

The Colony
11/21/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., City of The Colony Blood Drive, 6804 Main St. 

Tyler
11/17/2023: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross serving East Texas -Tyler, 320 East Rieck Rd. 

Waxahachie
11/24/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Waxahachie Family YMCA, 100 YMCA Dr. 

Weatherford
11/15/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., VFW Post 4746 R. D. Nelson Memorial Post, 224 Zion Hill Rd.

How to donate blood
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.

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, contact or 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 visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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