DALLAS, June 11, 2025 — Atlantic hurricane season began this month. Disasters like hurricanes and severe summer weather can disrupt blood drives for several days and impact the momentum of a growing blood supply. Help the American Red Cross plan for the unexpected by making an appointment to give blood or platelets.

Even when hospitals are fully stocked with blood products, sudden events can cause a rapid drop in the availability of lifesaving transfusions. While many may be engaging in outdoor adventures this month, the Red Cross asks people to continue making and keeping donation appointments a part of their June plans.

Blood has a shelf life of 42 days, which means ongoing donations are key to ensure medical needs are met. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed as the summer season continues.

June 14 is World Blood Donor Day, and June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day. Join the Red Cross in celebrating the spirit of humanity by giving blood or platelets. Visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App to book a time to donate. Those who come to give June 1-30, 2025, will get a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email and will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. Terms apply. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/June.

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 June 12-30

Allen
6/30/2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center, 1680 W. Exchange Pkwy.

Arlington
6/17/2025: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Medical City Arlington, 3201 Matlock Rd.

Carrollton
6/20/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sam Pack's Five Star Ford-Carrollton, 1635 S. Interstate 35E.
6/27/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4000 Nazarene Dr.

Cedar Hill
6/23/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Morada Cedar Hill, 235 W. Pleasant Run Rd.

Cleburne
6/24/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Elks Lodge 811, 124 FM 1434

Colleyville
6/14/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., St Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church of Colleyville, 3801 Glade Rd.

Dallas
6/12/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lakewood United Methodist Church, 2443 Abrams Rd.
6/14/2025: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church & School, 9807 Church Rd.
6/16/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Crescent club, 200 Crescent Ct.
6/16/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., White Rock YMCA, 7112 Gaston Ave.
6/17/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Crescent club, 200 Crescent Ct.
6/18/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Crescent club, 200 Crescent Ct.
6/24/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Royal Lane Baptist Church, 6707 Royal Ln.
6/25/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Atlantic Housing Foundation, 4770 Iberia Ave
6/26/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dallas County Records Building, 500 Elm St.
6/26/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., UMC Preston Hollow, 6315 Walnut Hill Ln.
6/27/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr.
6/30/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hyatt Place DFW, 2350 Global Dr.

Decatur
6/13/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., NRS Enterprises, 4650 S. Hwy 287

Denton
6/20/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Medical City Denton, 3537 S. I-35 E.

Fort Worth
6/16/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trane Technologies, 4200 N. Sylvania Ave.
6/20/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl., Ste. 100
6/20/2025: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA, 512 Lamar St.
6/24/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Grace Community Church Keller, 3789 Thompson Rd.
6/26/2025: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hulen Mall, 4800 S. Hulen St.
6/27/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl., Ste. 100
6/28/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5953 Bowman Roberts Rd.

Frisco
6/24/2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Embassy Suites by Hilton Frisco, 7600 John Q Hammons Dr.

Granbury
6/25/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Calvary Church of Granbury, 4800 Glen Rose Hwy

Grapevine
6/17/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Church at the Cross, 3000 William D Tate Ave.
6/23/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott DFW Airport North Grapevine, 2200 Bass Pro Dr.
6/27/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Stacy Furniture and Design, 1900 S. Main St.

Irving
6/18/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Microsoft, 7000 US St Hwy 161
6/19/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., City of Irving, 801 West Irving Blvd.
6/25/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., QTS Data Centers, 6431 Longhorn Dr.

Mansfield
6/19/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mansfield YMCA, 78 Regency Pkwy.

McKinney
6/17/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S. Central Expressway

Mesquite
6/21/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wildwood Baptist Church, 531 S. Walker St.
6/26/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St Stephen United Methodist Church, 2520 Oates Dr.

Plano
6/17/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hilti North America, 7250 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 1000

Rockwall
6/21/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6819 S. FM 549

Rowlett
6/21/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Rowlett, 8201 Garner Rd,

Waxahachie
6/13/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Waxahachie Family YMCA, 100 YMCA Dr.
6/24/2025: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., City of Waxahachie, 401 S. Elm St.

Weatherford
6/20/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Southwest Ford, 3000 Fort Worth Hwy

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.