DALLAS, May 22, 2025 — Emergencies don’t take a holiday. As we head into Memorial Day weekend, the American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood or platelets.

Immediate access to blood products is a key part of summer safety. With millions of Americans expected to travel around Memorial Day and engage in water sports, boating, camping and other outdoor activities, the risk of accidents increases. Though it can be a busy time, making and keeping blood donation appointments remains a critical priority in May during Trauma Awareness Month.

Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are essential right now to meet the needs of hospitals. Volunteer blood donors can be the light in a patient’s recovery, especially accident victims who may require hundreds of blood units through transfusions.

Shine a light on saving lives. 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 by May 31, 2025, will receive an exclusive 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.

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 May 21- June 15

Abilene
5/31/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 4933 S. 7th St.

Aledo
6/12/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Church at the Crossing, 128 Elm St.

Allen
6/3/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Courtyard Dallas-Allen, 210 E. Stacy Rd.
6/10/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn - Allen Conference Center, 705 Central Expressway S.

Arlington
6/9/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S. Center St.
6/11/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Family Healthcare Associates, 1300 S. Fielder Rd.
6/13/2025: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Shady Valley Country Club, 4001 W Park Row Dr.

Azle
6/6/2025: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Azle Lions Club, 412 Commerce St.

Benbrook
6/6/2025: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Benbrook Community Center YMCA, 1899 Winscott Rd.

Carrollton
6/5/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Carrollton Regional Medical Center, 4343 N. Josey Ln.
6/11/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Courtyard Dallas Carrollton and Carrollton Conference Center, 1201 Raiford Rd.

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

Dallas
5/23/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr.
6/5/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., White Rock Family YMCA, 7112 Gaston Ave.
6/6/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Edgemere Retirement, 8523 Thackery St.
6/9/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr.
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.

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

Denton
5/24/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Oak St.
6/10/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Best Western Premier Crown Chase Inn & Suites, 2450 Brinker Rd.

Duncanville
5/31/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1019 Big Stone Gap Rd.
6/2/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.

Ennis
6/4/2025: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Fire Station #1, 1700 W. Lake Bardwell Dr.

Euless
5/23/2025: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Manheim Fort Worth, 12101 Trinity Blvd.

Farmers Branch
5/23/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center, 14050 Heartside Place

Flower Mound
5/30/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morriss Rd.

Fort Worth
5/23/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Ste. 100
5/27/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical Office Building at Alliance, 3025 N. Tarrant Pkwy.
6/4/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mira Vista Country Club, 6600 Mira Vista Blvd.
6/6/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Ste. 100
6/13/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Ste. 100

Frisco
6/3/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 11000 Eldorado Pkwy.
6/2/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 W. Main St.

Granbury
5/30/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Hood County YMCA, 1475 James Rd.

Grand Prairie
6/12/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Living Spaces, 1514 Arkansas Ln.

Grapevine
5/30/2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, 1650 W. College St.

Greenville
6/7/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5309 Utah St.

Highland Village
6/6/2025: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., The Shops at Highland Village, 4081 Waller Creek

Lewisville
6/6/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Lewisville, 475 Elm St.

McKinney
5/27/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S. Central Expressway
6/3/2025: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Medical City McKinney, 4510 Medical Center Dr.
6/3/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S. Central Expressway
6/10/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., McKinney Family YMCA, 300 Ridge Rd.

Mesquite
6/7/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Trinity Life Church, 1531 N. Belt Line Rd.

Plano
6/3/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Pkwy.
6/4/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lincoln Property Company, 4965 Preston Park Blvd., Suite 35

Richardson
5/24/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Buddha Light International, 1111 International Pkwy.

The Colony
5/28/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., City of The Colony, 6804 Main St.

Tyler
5/29/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Lanes Chapel Methodist Church, 8720 Old Jacksonville Hwy
5/30/2025: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 320 East Rieck Rd.
5/31/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., God’s Way Baptist Church, 2518 Garden Valley Rd.

Waxahachie
6/13/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Waxahachie Family YMCA, 100 YMCA Dr.

Weatherford
6/9/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Weatherford Library, 1014 Charles 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, 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.