The American Red Cross and WTHR are partnering for the biannual “Knock Out the Need” blood drive to help save lives by collecting blood products for hospital patients in need. The community is invited to donate blood at one of five upcoming American Red Cross blood drives from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28 and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 29.  

Right now, the American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage and urges donors to roll up a sleeve and give blood to help patients receive lifesaving medical care. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urged to give as soon as possible.

Knock out the Need blood drive hours and locations:

Wednesday, August 28 | 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 29 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

American Red Cross Indianapolis Office

1510 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Cool Creek Nature Center – Auditorium

2000 East 151^st Street, Carmel, IN 46033

Hancock County Fairgrounds

620 Apple Street, Greenfield, IN 46140

Ivy Tech Community College – Shreve Hall  

200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN 47404

Button Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Showroom

1220 East Boulevard, Kokomo, IN 46902

To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and use sponsor code knockouttheneed.

As a thank-you, those who come give blood, platelets or plasma Aug. 1-31, 2024, will get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Help. 

About the American Red Cross Indiana Region:
The American Red Cross of Indiana Region serves 6.9 million people in 104 counties in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio through its six chapters: Central, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Greater Indianapolis (Regional Headquarters). The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit us at Redcross.org/Indiana or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @indianaredcross.