DALLAS, Feb. 11, 2025 — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets in February to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollected last month. People of all blood types – especially those with type O negative blood – are encouraged to make and keep their donation appointments so hospitals can continue to ensure critical care for patients this winter. 

Since the beginning of the year, hundreds of blood drives have been canceled and more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected due to severe winter weather and wildfires. As February continues, so does the potential for additional weather systems to disrupt blood drives. Flu and other seasonal illnesses are spreading, which could also force more people to cancel scheduled donation appointments, compounding the impact to collecting lifesaving blood products.

Give with your whole heart this month. To book a time to give blood or platelets, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

As a thank-you, all who come to give Jan. 27-Feb. 28, 2025, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Flurry for 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 Feb. 11-28:

Arlington
2/11/2025: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Medical City Arlington Pavillion II, Auditorium A, 3201 Matlock Rd
2/13/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Family Healthcare Associates, 1300 S Fielder Rd
2/20/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cooper Street YMCA, 7120 S Cooper Street

Bedford
2/28/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bedford YMCA, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr

Benbrook
2/14/2025: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Benbrook Community Center YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road

Carrollton
2/27/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Carrollton Regional Medical Center, 4343 N Josey Lane

Coppell
2/11/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Rejoice Lutheran Church, 532 E Sandy Lake Road

Corinth
2/26/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., CoServ, 7701 S Stemmons

Dallas
2/20/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dallas County Records Building, 500 Elm St
2/21/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Ave
2/21/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr
2/25/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Royal Lane Baptist Church, 6707 Royal Ln
2/28/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr

Denton
2/28/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Medical City Denton-Professional Building, 3537 South Interstate 35 E

Flower Mound
2/15/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5500 Morriss Road

Fort Worth
2/11/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Baylor All Saints Medical Center, 1400 8th Avenue
2/13/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Texas Wesleyan University Nicholas Martin Hall, 1309 Wesleyan St
2/14/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Ste 100
2/19/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Fort Worth, 900 8th Ave
2/19/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Texas Christian University, 2901 Stadium Drive
2/21/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Ste 100
2/22/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5953 Bowman Roberts Rd.
2/27/2025: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hulen Mall, 4800 S Hulen St

Granbury
2/12/2025: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pecan Plantation, 9145 Plantation
2/14/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Hood County YMCA, 1475 James Road

Grand Prairie
2/27/2025: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Grand Prairie Family YMCA, 4556 S Carrier Parkway

Highland Village
2/25/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Highland Shores Community Center, 1 Community Center Rd

Mansfield
2/15/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mansfield YMCA, 78 Regency Parkway

Mesquite
2/22/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wildwood Baptist Church, 531 S Walker St
2/27/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St Stephen United Methodist Church, 2520 Oates Dr

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

Prosper
2/14/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Atmos Energy, 471 Industry Way
2/21/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Prosper, 970 N Coit Road

Richardson
2/15/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Canyon Creek Project, 2800 Custer Parkway

Rockwall
2/13/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hyatt Place Dallas/Rockwall, 1600 La Jolla Pointe Dr

Southlake
2/25/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Timarron Country Club, 1400 Byron Nelson Pkwy

Stephenville
2/20/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tarleton State University Thompson Student Center, 1452 W Jones St

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, contact <insert local contact information> or 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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