DALLAS, July 24, 2025 — The American Red Cross calls on donors to give blood or platelets now to maintain a steady national blood supply. Type O blood donors are especially key to keeping critical blood products on hospital shelves into August.

Even a strong blood supply can experience a sudden drop − potentially impacting the availability of lifesaving blood and platelets that could help new mothers, burn and trauma patients, and those facing cancer. Help safeguard patient care by booking a time to give blood or platelets. Visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

In thanks, those who come to give by July 31 will receive a Fandango Movie Reward by email. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/July.

Those who come to give Aug. 1-28 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations (one test result per 12-month period). Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Test for more information.

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 July 22-Aug. 7

Allen
7/22/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Texas Health Presbyterian of Allen, 1105 Central Expressway N.

Bedford
7/31/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Legion Post 379, 1245 N. Industrial Blvd.

Burleson
8/7/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., NorthPointe Church, 2450 S.W. Wilshire Blvd.

Dallas
7/24/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St.
7/31/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm St.
8/1/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr.
8/2/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 534 W. 10th St.

Denton
7/26/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Oak St.

Desoto
7/25/2025: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Desoto Recreation Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.

Farmers Branch
7/29/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Concordia University Nursing School, 11511 Luna Rd.

Flower Mound
7/26/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morriss Rd.

Fort Worth
7/24/2025: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hulen Mall, 4800 S. Hulen St.

7/25/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl., Ste. 100

8/1/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl., Ste. 100

8/6/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Northpark YMCA - YMCA of Fort Worth, 9100 N. Beach St.

Frisco
7/25/2025: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Phillips Creek Ranch Community Association, 6515 Lone Star Ranch Pkwy.
7/30/2025: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Amazon DDX6, 16399 Gateway Path
8/7/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 11000 Eldorado Pkwy.

Granbury
7/25/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Hood County YMCA, 1475 James Rd.

Grapevine
7/28/2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, 1650 W. College St.
7/29/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way

Irving
7/29/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Las Colinas Pharmacy, 4255 N. MacArthur Blvd.
7/30/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Marriott Dallas Las Colinas, 223 W. Las Colinas Blvd.

Italy
7/30/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Italy Community Center, 108 Harpold St.

Lewisville
8/1/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Lewisville, 475 Elm St.

McKinney
7/25/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Baylor Medical Center at McKinney, 5252 W. University Dr.
8/4/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S. Central Expressway
8/7/2025: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Medical City McKinney, 4510 Medical Center Dr.

Melissa
7/26/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 737 Melissa Rd.

Mesquite
7/24/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St Stephen United Methodist Church, 2520 Oates Dr.

Plano
7/25/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Liberty Recreation Center, 2601 Glencliff Dr.
7/28/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Invited - Gleneagles Country Club, 5401 W. Park Blvd.
7/28/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, 4700 Alliance Blvd.
8/7/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Legacy Tower, 7250 Dallas Pkwy.

Prosper
8/1/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Atmos Energy, 471 Industry Way

Rowlett
7/29/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Acacia Collective, 8601c Liberty Grove Rd.

Royse City
8/2/2025: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., High Point Assembly of God Church, 880 Erby Campbell Blvd.

Southlake
7/31/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Timarron Country Club, 1400 Byron Nelson Pkwy.

The Colony
7/24/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., City of The Colony Blood Drive, 6804 Main St.

Tyler
7/31/2025: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 320 East Rieck Rd.
8/1/2025: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 320 East Rieck Rd.

8/2/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., True Vine Baptist Church, 713 W. Oakwood St.

Wylie
7/31/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Wylie, 400 N. Sanden Blvd.
 

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.