DALLAS, May 8, 2025 —The American Red Cross encourages the public to schedule their May donation appointment before summer gets into full swing. Year-end school ceremonies, sporting events and celebrations are expected to fill evenings and weekends, and patients are counting on donors to also make blood donation a priority.

Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time, without a moment’s notice. By giving blood to the Red Cross, donors can help ensure blood is ready for patients in the most critical situations. Give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month this May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now:

• Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to any person, no matter their blood type. This makes it essential in the most dire situations.
• Type O positive blood is the most used blood type because it can be transfused to Rh-positive patients of any blood type.
• Platelets are often needed to help with clotting in cases of massive bleeding. 

Make blood donation a priority in May and help accident victims and other patients in critical situations. Schedule a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Those who come to give May 1-18, 2025, will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Those who come to give later in the month, May 19-31, 2025, will receive an exclusive American Red Cross solar lantern, while supplies last. Plus, all who come to give in May will be automatically entered for a chance to win a U.S. trip of their choice for two. Full details can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/May.
 

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 May 6-20

Allen
5/17/2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Trinity Chinese Church, 301 E Main St

Arlington
5/15/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cooper Street YMCA, 7120 S. Cooper Street
5/16/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., George W. Hawkes Library Arlington, 100 S Center St

Bedford
5/15/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Legion Post 379, 1245 N Industrial Blvd

Burleson
5/9/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Burleson Recreation Center, 550 NW Summercrest Blvd

Carrollton
5/19/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hebron & Josey Library, 4220 N Josey Ln

Dallas
5/9/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Ave
5/13/2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., CBRE Mockingbird Station, 5307 E Mockingbird Ln
5/14/2025: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Foundry Commercial, 8144 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 120
5/14/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Road
5/19/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., White Rock Family YMCA, 7112 Gaston Avenue
5/20/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Clubs of Prestonwood - The Creek, 15909 Preston Road

Denton
5/24/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 West Oak Street

Farmers Branch
5/20/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Branch Church, 3035 Valley View Ln

Flower Mound
5/19/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Flower Mound Senior Center, 2701 W Windsor Dr
5/20/2025: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1901 Timber Creek Rd

Fort Worth
5/17/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., United MegaCare Inc, 1270 Woodhaven Blvd

Frisco
5/9/2025: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Phillips Creek Ranch Community Association, 6515 Lone Star Ranch Pkwy
5/14/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Equinix Tower 1, 6160 Warren Pkwy

Grapevine
5/8/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., IB Roof Systems, 506 E Dallas Rd
5/16/2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, 1650 West College Street

Irving
5/15/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Medical City Las Colinas, 6800 N MacArthur Blvd

Plano
5/16/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Liberty Recreation Center, 2601 Glencliff Dr

Prosper
5/9/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Atmos Energy, 471 Industry Way

Royse City
5/17/2025: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., High Point Assembly of God Church, 880 Erby Campbell Blvd

Southlake
5/13/2025: 1 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., Southridge Lakes HOA, 111 Southridge Lakes Pkwy

Waxahachie
5/16/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Waxahachie Family YMCA, 100 YMCA Dr

Weatherford
5/12/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Weatherford Library, 1014 Charles 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.

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.

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