DALLAS, Apr. 22, 2024 — As May approaches, the American Red Cross reminds eligible donors to keep the blood supply stable by racing to give blood or platelets in the weeks to come. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are crucial to keeping shelves fully stocked with blood products throughout the month.

Right now, there’s no letting off the gas when it comes to lifesaving care. With no substitute for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are essential for hospital patients who count on transfusions every single day.

Book a time to give lifesaving blood or platelets now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts, all who come to donate April 29-May 31 will get a coupon for a free haircut by email. Plus, those who come to give April 29-May 19 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two and a VIP racing experience to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Races at Darlington Raceway Labor Day weekend, including entry to the Sport Clips racetrack hospitality tent and a $1,000 gift card. Additionally, those who come to give April 29 - May 19 will also get a bonus $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/racetogive for more details.

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 April 29-May 19
Collin County 
5/1/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Prosper, 522 N Teel Pkwy, Prosper, TX 75078
5/3/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center, 5801 W. Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093
5/3/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Plano, 4001 West 15th Street, Plano, TX 75093
5/3/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Baylor Medical Center at McKinney, 5252 W University Drive, McKinney, TX 75071
5/4/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Fairview, 651 E Stacy Rd, Fairview, TX 75069
5/4/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Wylie, 400 N Sanden Blvd, Wylie, TX 75098
5/7/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S Central Expressway, McKinney, TX 75072
5/9/2024: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Lowe's McKinney, 8550 State Hwy 121, McKinney, TX 75070
5/16/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Medical City McKinney, 4510 Medical Center Dr, McKinney, TX 75069
5/16/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn - Allen Conference Center, 705 Central Expy S, Allen, TX 75013
5/17/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar, 3601 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX 75093
5/18/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Muslims For Life, 1850 Hedgcoxe Rd, Allen, TX 75013

Dallas County 
4/30/2024: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Grand Prairie Family YMCA, 4556 S Carrier Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
5/5/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Potter's House, 6777 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX 75236
5/8/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Plaza of the Americas, 600 North Pearl, 12th Floor, Dallas, TX 75201
5/9/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dallas Housing Authority, 3737 Goldman St, Dallas, TX 75212
5/10/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Avenue, Dallas, TX 75225
5/11/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Village United Methodist Church, 1121 E Wintergreen Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
5/14/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., CBRE Mockingbird Station, 5307 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206
5/15/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75220
5/15/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Foundry Commercial, 8144 Walnut Hill Ln Ste. 120, Dallas, TX 75231
5/17/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Drive, Dallas, TX 75235
5/17/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Crosby Recreation Center, 1610 E Crosby Road, Carrollton, TX 75006
5/17/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Medical City Las Colinas, 6800 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75039

Denton County 
5/9/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., City of The Colony Blood Drive, 6804 Main Street, The Colony, TX 75056
5/9/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Highland Shores Community Center, 1 Community Center Rd, Highland Village, TX 75077
5/10/2024: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Aubrey High School, 510 Spring Hill Road, Aubrey, TX 76227
5/11/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Little Elm Community Center, 107 Hardwicke Ln, Little Elm, TX 75068
5/13/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Flower Mound Senior Center, 2701 W Windsor Dr, Flower Mound, TX 75028
5/18/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5500 Morriss Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028

Hood County
5/8/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pecan Plantation, 9145 Plantation, Granbury, TX 76049

Hunt County
5/7/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2600 West Neal Street, Commerce, TX 75428

Johnson County
5/1/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Burleson Recreation Center, 550 NW Summercrest Blvd, Burleson, TX 76028

Kaufman County
4/30/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Chick-fil-A in Forney, 900 E Highway 80, Forney, TX 75126
5/2/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Forney High School, 800 FM 741 S, Forney, TX 75126
5/4/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Forney, 8200 FM741, Forney, TX 75126

Navarro County
5/2/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., St. Luke Methodist Church, 2308 Bowie Dr, Corsicana, TX 75110

Rockwall County
5/3/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lowe's Rockwall, 851 N. Steger Towne Dr, Rockwall, TX 75032
5/3/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, 300 N Erby Campbell Blvd, Royse City, TX 75189

Tarrant County
4/30/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76107
4/30/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mira Vista Country Club, 6600 Mira Vista Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76132
4/30/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Fort Worth, 900 8th Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
4/30/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Polytechnic High School - Band Hall, 1300 Conner Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76105
5/2/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Lowe's Store 0732, 201 N. Kimball Ave, Southlake, TX 76092
5/7/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Southridge Lakes HOA, 111 Southridge Lakes Pkwy, Southlake, TX 76092
5/7/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Timarron Country Club, 1400 Byron Nelson Pkwy, Southlake, TX 76092
5/9/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., IB Roof Systems, 506 E Dallas Rd, Grapevine, TX 76051
5/10/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., R.D. Evans Community Center, 3242 Lackland Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76116
5/10/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place Suite100, Fort Worth, TX 76107
5/14/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Mansfield YMCA, 78 Regency Parkway, Mansfield, TX 76063
5/16/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Medical City North Hills, 4401 Booth Calloway Road, Grapevine, TX 76051
5/17/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, 1650 West College Street
5/18/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Heritage HOA Clubhouse, 9536 Courtright Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76244

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 visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.