Media Contact: Alexis Gonzalez 
Telephone: (682) 419-6682 
alexis.gonzalez@redcross.org

DALLAS — Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season. Types O positive, O negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now and in the coming weeks.

December is National Month of Giving, and your Red Cross blood or platelet donation can bring hope and healing. Create a new holiday tradition and help spread comfort and support lifesaving care. When the unexpected happens, it’s the blood products already on the shelves that matter.

Redefine the meaning of a gift bag; give something that means something and schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

For a limited time, those who come to give Dec. 8-18, 2025, will receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email. Those who come to give Dec. 19, 2025-Jan. 4, 2026, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. For details on December offers, see RedCrossBlood.org/Gifts. If you’re unable to give, consider making a financial donation to support our lifesaving mission at redcross.org.

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 Dec. 8-31, 2025:

Allen
12/9/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Texas Health Presbyterian of Allen, 1105 Central Expwy N
12/18/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn - Allen Conference Center, 705 Central Expwy S
12/29/2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center, 1680 W Exchange Pkwy
12/30/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Courtyard Dallas-Allen, 210 East Stacy Rd

Arlington
12/17/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Holiday Inn Arlington, 1311 Wet N Wild Way
12/18/2025: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Shady Valley Country Club, 4001 W Park Row Dr
12/19/2025: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Medical City Arlington, Pavillion II auditorium A, 3201 Matlock Rd
12/20/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., East Library and Recreation Center, 1817 New York Ave
12/23/2025: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Live! By Loews, 1600 E Randol Mill Rd

Azle
12/30/2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Azle Memorial Library, 333 W Main St

Bedford
12/31/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Legion Post 379, 1245 N Industrial Blvd

Benbrook
12/26/2025: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Benbrook Community Center YMCA, 1899 Winscott Rd

Carrollton
12/18/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Carrollton Regional Medical Center, 4343 N Josey Ln

Cleburne
12/16/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Elks Lodge 811, 124 FM 1434

Dallas
12/9/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Graduate by Hilton Dallas, 6101 Hillcrest Ave
12/11/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm St
12/11/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lakewood United Methodist Church, 2443 Abrams Rd
12/13/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Moorland Family YMCA, 6701 S Hampton Rd
12/16/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Royal Lane Baptist Church, 6707 Royal Ln
12/16/2025: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., The Clubs of Prestonwood - The Creek, 15909 Preston Rd
12/19/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Aaron Family JCC, 7900 Northaven Rd
12/22/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr
12/22/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., White Rock YMCA, 7112 Gaston Ave
12/29/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr

Denton
12/12/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Medical City Denton-Professional Building, 3537 S I-35 E

Duncanville
12/8/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd

Farmers Branch
12/22/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center, 14050 Heartside Pl

Fort Worth
12/9/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hulen Mall, 4800 S Hulen St
12/12/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl, Ste 100
12/19/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl, Ste 100
12/20/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ridglea Christian Church, 6720 W Elizabeth Ln
12/23/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl, Ste 100
12/24/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hulen Mall, 4800 S Hulen St
12/26/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl, Ste 100
12/26/2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Billy Bob’s 81 Club, 2525 Rodeo Plaza
12/27/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5953 Bowman Roberts Rd
12/30/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA, 512 Lamar St
12/30/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Forest Hill Public Library, 6962 Forest Hill Dr
12/31/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Fort Worth, 900 8th Ave

Frisco
12/8/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 W Main St

Granbury
12/19/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Hood County YMCA, 1475 James Rd

Grand Prairie
12/15/2025: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Grand Prairie Family YMCA, 4556 S Carrier Pkwy
12/18/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Living Spaces, 1514 Arkansas Ln

Grapevine
12/29/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott, 2200 Bass Pro Dr

Irving
12/23/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Medical City Las Colinas, 6800 N MacArthur Blvd
12/23/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Marriott Dallas Las Colinas, 223 W Las Colinas Blvd

Keller
12/23/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hampton Inn & Suites Keller Town Center, 200 Town Center Ln

Mansfield
12/11/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mansfield YMCA, 78 Regency Pkwy

McKinney
12/16/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S Central Expwy
12/26/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Baylor Medical Center at McKinney, 5252 W University Dr
12/30/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., McKinney Family YMCA, 300 Ridge Road
12/30/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S Central Expwy

Mesquite
12/11/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St Stephen United Methodist Church, 2520 Oates Dr

Plano
12/16/2025: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Ewing Automotive Group, 6425 Dallas Pkwy

Red Oak
12/13/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Red Oak Fire Department, 547 Methodist St

Richardson
12/19/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel, 900 E Lookout Dr

Rockwall
12/12/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Alders Rockwall Active Adult Senior Living, 1196 T L Townsend Dr
12/27/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6819 S FM 549

Stephenville
12/9/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Tarleton State University Thompson Student Center, 1452 W Jones St

Weatherford
12/8/2025: 11 a.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, contact volunteerntx@redcross.org 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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