DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2024 — The American Red Cross is highlighting the ongoing need for blood and platelet donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall. Eligible individuals − especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets are encouraged to make a donation just ahead of the holiday season.
Blood supply momentum must remain steady, as the Red Cross has worked this month to recover blood products uncollected due to recent hurricanes. Any disruption in the ability to collect blood can lead to an impact on routine and lifesaving medical care.
The seasons may change but the need for blood donors stays the same. Give blood or platelets and make a big difference in someone’s life by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
In thanks, those who come to give by Oct. 31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.
Those who come to give in early November, Nov. 1-17, will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Thanks.
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 Oct. 24-Nov. 17:
Abilene
11/9/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3325 N 12th St
Allen
10/21/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center, 1680 W Exchange Pkwy
10/31/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway
11/6/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Cottonwood Creek Church, 1015 Sam Rayburn Tollway
11/9/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Muslims For Life, 1850 Hedgcoxe Rd
11/15/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Courtyard Dallas-Allen, 210 East Stacy Rd
Arlington
10/31/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Family Healthcare Associates, 1300 S Fielder Rd
Bedford
10/25/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bedford YMCA, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr
Benbrook
10/29/2024: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Benbrook Community Center YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road
Burleson
11/7/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., NorthPointe Church, 2450 SW Wilshire Blvd
11/16/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 390 John Jones Drive
Carrollton
11/1/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4000 Nazarene Drive
Coppell
11/12/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Rejoice Lutheran Church, 532 E Sandy Lake Road
Corsicana
11/7/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., St. Luke Methodist Church, 2308 Bowie Dr
Crowley
10/31/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tarleton State Fort Worth, 10850 Texan Rider Dr
Dallas
10/25/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr
10/28/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr
11/1/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Avenue
11/4/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr
11/8/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Moorleland Family YMCA at Oakcliff, 6701 S Hampton Rd
11/9/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church & School, 9807 Church Road
11/14/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Road
Decatur
11/1/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., NRS Enterprises, 4650 S HWY 287
Desoto
10/25/2024: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., DeSoto Civic Center, 211 E Pleasant Run Rd
11/9/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., DeSoto Civic Center, 211 E Pleasant Run Rd
Duncanville
11/2/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1019 Big Stone Gap Rd
Farmers Branch
11/5/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Branch Church, 3035 Valley View Ln
Flower Mound
10/26/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morriss Road
11/12/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1901 Timber Creek Rd
11/16/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5500 Morriss Road
11/18/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Flower Mound Senior Center, 2701 W Windsor Dr
Fort Worth
10/25/2024: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts, 3901 S. Hulen St.
10/25/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Suite 100
10/26/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5953 Bowman Roberts Rd.
10/26/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 10th Episcopal District WMS - Wesley Chapel, 711 NW 29th St
10/29/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mira Vista Country Club, 6600 Mira Vista Blvd
10/30/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Fort Worth, 900 8th Ave
11/8/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Suite 100
11/14/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., North Side High School, 2211 McKinley Ave
11/15/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Suite 100
Frisco
10/24/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Medical City Office Building II, 5575 Frisco Square Blvd
Granbury
11/6/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pecan Plantation, 9145 Plantation
Grand Prairie
11/22/2024: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Grand Prairie Family YMCA, 4556 S. Carrier Parkway
Grapevine
11/5/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., IB Roof Systems, 506 E Dallas Rd
11/19/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Church at the Cross, 3000 William D Tate Ave
Haltom City
11/11/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Legion Post 655, 2817 Carson St
Hurst
10/31/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Veritex Bank Building, 860 Airport Fwy
McKinney
11/1/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Collin County Courthouse, 2100 Bloomdale Rd
11/1/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., The Sanctuary, 6633 Virginia Parkway, Suite 102
11/5/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S Central Expressway
Mesquite
11/14/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St Stephen United Methodist Church, 2520 Oates Dr
Northlake
11/14/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Canyon Falls HOA, 6950 Canyon Falls Drive
Oak Point
10/28/2024: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Wildridge Blood Drive, 3500 Wildridge Blvd
Plano
10/25/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Liberty Recreation Center, 2601 Glencliff Dr
11/5/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Legacy Tower, 7250 Dallas Pkwy
11/11/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Battle House Laser Tag Plano, 2300 Coit Rd
11/16/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Liberty Recreation Center, 2601 Glencliff Dr
Prosper
11/2/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 970 North Coit Road
Southlake
11/5/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Timarron Country Club, 1400 Byron Nelson Pkwy
11/14/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Timarron Owners Association, 1240 Bent Creek Drive
The Colony
11/14/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., City of The Colony Blood Drive, 6804 Main Street
Waxahachie
11/15/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Waxahachie Family YMCA, 100 YMCA Dr
Weatherford
10/28/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Weatherford Library, 1014 Charles Street
Wylie
11/2/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 400 N, Sanden Blvd
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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