FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Steady appointments needed in the coming weeks

Those who come to give can receive a $15 e-gift card through Oct. 18

SEATTLE, Sept. 22, 2026 — The need for blood is constant, and the American Red Cross urges people of all blood types to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to help ensure patients continue to receive the care they depend on. The Red Cross supplies hospitals across the country with more than 6.5 million blood products each year, all made possible through the generosity of volunteer donors. Now is the time to step into the fall season with a lifesaving act.

September is National Preparedness Month — an important time to remember that disasters can happen without warning, but preparedness begins today. A strong blood supply is essential in response to every type of disaster, whether it be home fires or natural disasters.

Book a spot to give blood or platelets now. Visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App to schedule a donation appointment. Those who come to give Sept. 21-Oct. 18, 2026, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Fall for details. Additionally, those who come to give Sept. 21-30, 2026, at Red Cross blood donation centers and mention the word “pickleball” to Red Cross staff or volunteers on-site can score a custom Red Cross pickleball paddle and ball (limited quantities available). Visit RedCrossBlood.org/FindADonationCenter for more information.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Sept. 22-Oct. 6:

WA

King

Bellevue

9/28/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 929 Office Tower, 929 108th Ave NE

Bothell

10/2/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bothell City Hall, 18415 101st Ave NE

Newcastle

9/25/2026: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Coal Creek YMCA, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road

10/1/2026: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Avalon Newcastle Commons, 13398 Newcastle Commons Dr

Seattle

9/22/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Amazon - Frontier, 2205 7th Ave

9/22/2026-10/6/2026: Seattle WA Blood Donation Center, 1900 25th Ave S. Visit RedCrossBlood.org to book an appointment.

9/23/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Amazon - Frontier, 2205 7th Ave

9/30/2026: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., University of Washington Husky Union Building, 4001 W Stevens Wy NE

Shoreline

10/5/2026: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Seattle Scottish Rite, 1207 N 152nd St

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Kitsap

Port Orchard

9/23/2026: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Living Hope Church - Building 2665, 2665 SE Sedgwick Rd

Silverdale

9/28/2026: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Kitsap Mall, 10315 Silverdale Way NW

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Pierce

Fox Island

9/24/2026: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Nichols Community Center FICRA, 690 9th Ave

Gig Harbor

9/29/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Gig Harbor City Hall, 3510 Grandview St

Lakewood

10/2/2026: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Church of LDS Lakewood Stake, 10018 Farwest Drive SW

Puyallup

10/6/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Puyallup Food Bank, 217 W Stewart Ave

Tacoma

9/28/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tacoma Urban League, 2550 Yakima Ave

9/29/2026: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., VFW Post 91, 2000 S Union Ave

10/6/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Scouting America Pacific Harbors Council, 4802 S 19th Street

University Place

9/30/2026: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross University Place, 4310 Bridgeport Way W

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Snohomish

Arlington

9/22/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., City of Arlington Utilities Admin Bldg, 154 W. Cox Ave.

Everett

9/24/2026: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Everett, 1010 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 202

9/30/2026: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Orkin, 2110 Pacific Ave

10/5/2026: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Everett, 1010 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 202

Snohomish

9/25/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish, 1306 Lake View Avenue

Stanwood

9/25/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Stanwood Foursquare Church, 8823 Viking Way

Tulalip

9/24/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tulalip Tribes, 4032 76th Pl NW

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Thurston

Lacey

9/23/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., New Life Baptist Church, 7838 Pacific Ave NE

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.

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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