Media Contact: Jenna Schrader

Telephone: (469) 632-4865

Jenna.schrader@redcross.org

DALLAS — The American Red Cross encourages donors to Level Up their impact by giving blood or platelets this November. The last two months of the year can be a challenge for many donors trying to juggle regular donation appointments with packed schedules full of seasonal activities and holiday planning. Donors of all blood types − especially those with types O negative, O positive and B negative blood and those giving platelets − are urged to make an appointment to donate now.

We’re teaming up with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. to celebrate the 45th anniversary of PAC-MAN™, the legendary video game icon. All who come to give blood Nov. 17-Dec. 7, 2025, will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks, while supplies last. Those who give blood or platelets during the same time frame can snag a custom Red Cross x PAC-MAN GASHAPON^®, while they last. This high-quality collectible won’t last long – supplies are limited, so donors are encouraged to hurry in! See RedCrossBlood.org/PACMAN for details.

Join the PAC. Reserve your spot to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

The Red Cross is facing a drop in donor turnout this fall – a time when making and keeping appointments is critical to providing lifesaving blood products for patients over the holidays. More donors are needed to help keep the blood supply strong. To help empower and educate our blood donors, in November, successful donations will get free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes. (One test result in a 12-month period; do not fast before donating). Visit RedCrossBlood.org/diabetes for more information.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 17-Dec. 7:

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.  

Allen

11/25/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn - Allen Conference Center, 705 Central Expwy S.

12/6/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Muslims for Life, 1850 Hedgcoxe Rd.

Arlington

11/24/2025: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., The City of Arlington – Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S. Center St.

11/26/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., The Dwelling Place, 2805 W Arkansas Ln.

Dallas

11/17/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr.

11/17/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., White Rock YMCA, 7112 Gaston Ave.

11/25/2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., CBRE Mockingbird Station, 5307 E Mockingbird Ln.

Denton

11/25/2025: 12 a.m. - 5 p.m., Best Western Premier Crown Chase Inn & Suites, 2450 Brinker Rd.

Ennis

12/2/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Ennis Fire Department, Ennis Public Library - Community Room, 501 W Ennis Ave.

Fairview

11/22/2025: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., LDS Allen, 651 E Stacy Rd.

Fort Worth

11/18/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Texas A&M University School of Law, 1515 Commerce St.

11/21/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl #6000

11/28/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl #6000

Grand Prairie

11/21/2025: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Grand Prairie YMCA, 4556 S. Carrier Pkwy.

Grapevine

11/25/2025: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Church at the Cross, 3000 William D Tate Ave.

11/26/2025: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Embassy Suites DFW Airport North, 2401 Bass Pro Dr.

Highland Village

11/24/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Highland Shores Community, 1 Community Center Rd.

Irving

11/20/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., City of Irving - Jack D Huffman Building Auditorium, 801 West Irving Blvd.

Lewisville

12/5/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Lewisville, 475 Elm St.

North Richland Hills

12/1/2025: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., North Richland Hill Recruiting Station (US Army), 9015 Grand Ave.

Plano

11/19/2025: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Lincoln Property Company, 4965 Preston Park Blvd.

11/28/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Plano, 4001 West 15th St.

Richardson

11/19/2025: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., First Baptist Richardson, 1001 N. Central Expy.

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.

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.

About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry’s beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com.

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