DALLAS, May 9, 2024 — When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in 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 what emergency room personnel reach for when there is no time to determine a patient’s blood type in the most serious 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. 

It’s the blood already on the shelves that can help save lives in an emergency. Book a time to give 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 through May 19 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two and 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 through May 19 will also get a bonus $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details on all offers, visit RedCrossBlood.org/RaceToGive.

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 9-31
Collin County
5/9/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Lowe's McKinney, 8550 State Hwy 121, McKinney, TX 7507

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 Expwy 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
5/20/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Chase Oaks Church - Legacy Campus, 281 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75023
5/22/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Galen College of Nursing, 1301 W President George Bush Hwy, Richardson, TX 75080
5/28/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S. Central Expressway, McKinney, TX 75070
5/30/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Clubs of Prestonwood - The Hills, 6600 Columbine Way, Plano, TX 75093
5/31/2024: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Baylor Scott and White The Heart Hospital Plano, 1100 Allied Drive, Plano, TX 75093

Dallas County
5/9/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dallas Housing Authority, 3737 Goldman St, Dallas, Texas 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, DeSoto, TX 75115
5/14/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., CBRE Mockingbird Station, 5307 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206
5/14/2024: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Skyline High School, 7777 Forney Rd, Dallas, TX 75227
5/15/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Foundry Commercial, 8144 Walnut Hill Ln., Ste. 120, Dallas, TX 75231
5/15/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75220
5/17/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Crosby Recreation Center, 1610 E. Crosby Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006
5/17/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Medical City Las Colinas, 6800 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75039
5/17/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr, Dallas, TX 75235
5/20/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., White Rock Family YMCA, 7112 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75214
5/21/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Branch Church, 3035 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
5/23/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St Stephen United Methodist Church, 2520 Oates Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150
5/23/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Manheim Dallas, 5333 Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX 75211
5/24/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr, Dallas, TX 75235
5/25/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Buddha’s Light International, 1111 International Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75081
5/28/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Chick-fil-A, 8500 Lakeview Pkwy, Rowlett, TX 75088
5/29/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Las Colinas Country Club, 4400 N O Connor Rd Irving, TX 75062
5/30/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116
5/31/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr, Dallas, TX 75235

Denton County
5/10/2024: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Aubrey High School, 510 Spring Hill Road, Little Elm, TX 75068
5/11/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Little Elm Community Center, 107 Hardwicke Ln
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
5/21/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1901 Timber Creek Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028
5/25/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 West Oak Street, Denton, TX 76201
5/28/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Canyon Falls HOA, 6950 Canyon Falls Drive, Northlake, TX 76226
5/29/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Stonebriar Country Club, 5050 Country Club Drive, Frisco, TX 75034
5/31/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morriss Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028

Ellis County
5/13/2024: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Red Oak High School, 220 State Hwy 342, Red Oak, TX 75154
5/30/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Chick-fil-A, 2010 FM 663, Midlothian, TX 76065

Hood County
5/8/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pecan Plantation, 9145 Plantation, Granbury, TX 76049
5/24/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hood County YMCA, 1475 James Road, Granbury, TX 76049

Kaufman County
5/21/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nucor Building Systems, 600 Apache Trail, Terrell, TX 75160

Parker County
5/20/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Weatherford Library, 1014 Charles Street, Weatherford, TX 76086

Smith County
5/31/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Shiloh Road Church of Christ, 1801 Shiloh Rd, Tyler, TX 75703

Tarrant County
5/10/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl #6000, Ste. 100, Fort Worth, TX
5/10/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., R.D. Evans Community Center, 3242 Lackland Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76116
5/14/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Mansfield YMCA, 78 Regency Parkway, Mansfield, TX 76063
5/16/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Medical City North Hills, 4401 Booth Calloway Road, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
5/17/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, 1650 West College Street, Grapevine, TX 76051
5/18/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Heritage HOA Clubhouse, 9536 Courtright Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76244
5/22/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hulen Mall, 4800 South Hulen Street, Fort Worth, TX 76132
5/23/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Timarron Owners Association, 1240 Bent Creek Drive, Southlake, TX 76092
5/24/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl #6000, Ste. 100, Fort Worth, TX 76107
5/24/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Manheim Fort Worth, 12101 Trinity Blvd, Euless, TX 76040
5/28/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Medical Office Building at Alliance, 3025 N. Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177
5/29/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott DFW Airport North Grapevine, 2200 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051
5/29/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lowe's, 600 North Tarrant Parkway, Keller, TX 76248
5/30/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ridglea Christian Church, 6720 W Elizabeth Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76116
5/31/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., EOS Fitness, 2401 Rio Grande Blvd. Euless, TX 76039

Taylor County
5/25/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., YMCA of Abilene-Redbud Park, 3125 S 32nd St, Abilene, TX, 79605

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.

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