DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2024 — As holiday celebrations continue into December, the American Red Cross encourages donors to keep the blood supply top of mind by giving blood this month. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to help ensure patients can continue to receive the care they need in the coming weeks.
Record-breaking November travel is expected to carry into the new year, which could cause some potential donors to put off blood donation until after the holiday season. In addition to millions of Americans traveling to spend holidays with loved ones, extended vacations are also surging in popularity at a time when fewer people may be available to give lifesaving blood products.
Bring joy to someone facing a medical emergency; give something that means something with a blood donation. Schedule an appointment this December by visiting this Red Cross Blood sign-up link.
For a limited time, those who come to give Dec. 9-15, 2024, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Those who come to give Dec. 16, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. For details on both offers, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Gifts.
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 Dec. 6, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025:
Allen
12/30/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center, 1680 W Exchange Pkwy
Arlington
12/21/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., George W. Hawkes Library Arlington, 100 S Center St
12/23/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S Center Street
12/26/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott Arlington South, 711 Highlander Blvd
Aubrey
12/31/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Arrow Brooke Community, 1601 Arrow Brooke Avenue
Bedford
12/27/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bedford YMCA, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr
Benbrook
12/26/2024: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Benbrook Community Center YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road
Carrollton
12/19/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Carrollton Regional Medical Center, 4343 N Josey Lane
12/27/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Crosby Recreation Center, 1610 E Crosby Road
Corsicana
1/2/2025: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., St. Luke Methodist Church, 2308 Bowie Dr
Dallas
12/6/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr
12/10/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Royal Lane Baptist Church, 6707 Royal Ln
12/12/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lakewood United Methodist Church, 2443 Abrams Rd
12/17/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., White Rock Family YMCA, 7112 Gaston Avenue
12/17/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Clubs of Prestonwood - The Creek, 15909 Preston Road
12/20/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr
1/3/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr
Denton
12/27/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Medical City Denton- Professional Building, 3537 South Interstate 35 E
Duncanville
12/9/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd
Fairview
12/7/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 651 E Stacy Rd
Fort Worth
12/6/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Texas Christian University, 2901 Stadium Drive
12/11/2024: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Northpark YMCA - YMCA of Fort Worth, 9100 N Beach Street
12/13/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Ste 100
12/14/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Blank Space, 6609 E Lancaster Ave
12/20/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Ste 100
12/23/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hulen Mall, 4800 S Hulen St
12/24/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Lowe's, 4305 Bryant Irvin Road
12/27/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Ste 100
12/28/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5953 Bowman Roberts Rd
12/30/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Chick-fil-A, 4500 W Bailey Boswell
12/31/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Fort Worth, 900 8th Ave
12/31/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Medical Office Building at Alliance, 3025 N Tarrant Parkway
Frisco
12/17/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 W Main St
Granbury
12/27/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Lowes, 1021 East Highway 377
1/3/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hood County YMCA, 1475 James Road
1/3/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Lowes, 1021 East Highway 377
Grand Prairie
12/16/2024: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Grand Prairie Family YMCA, 4556 S Carrier Parkway
12/19/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Living Spaces, 1514 Arkansas Lane
Grapevine
12/20/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, 1650 West College Street
Greenville
12/7/2024: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5309 Utah Street
Highland Village
12/20/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., The Shops at Highland Village, 4081 Waller Creek
Keller
12/18/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lowe's of Keller, 600 North Tarrant Parkway
Lewisville
12/7/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Lewisville, 475 Elm Street
Mansfield
12/17/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mansfield YMCA, 78 Regency Parkway
12/18/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Invited - Walnut Creek Country Club, 1151 Country Club Dr
McKinney
12/10/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S Central Expressway
12/13/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Baylor Medical Center at McKinney, 5252 W University Drive
12/18/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., The Sanctuary, 6633 Virginia Parkway, #102
12/24/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S Central Expressway
Mesquite
12/12/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St Stephen United Methodist Church, 2520 Oates Dr
Plano
12/6/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Plano, 4001 West 15th Street
12/16/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., The Shops At Willow Bend, 6121 W. Park Blvd, Suite 1000
12/23/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar, 3601 Dallas Parkway
Rockwall
12/19/2024: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Rest Haven Funeral Homes, 2500 State Highway 66
12/27/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 6819 South FM 549
Royse City
12/19/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, 300 Erby Campbell Blvd
1/3/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, 300 Erby Campbell Blvd
Southlake
12/19/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Southridge Lakes HOA, 111 Southridge Lakes Pkwy
Waxahachie
12/6/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Waxahachie Family YMCA, 100 YMCA Dr
12/13/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Lowe's, 1420 N Hwy 77
Weatherford
12/30/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Weatherford Library, 1014 Charles Street
Wichita Falls
12/13/2024: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 1809 5th Street
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.
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