The American Red Cross and WTHR are partnering for the annual “Knock Out The Need” blood drive to help save lives by collecting blood products for those in need. The community is invited to donate blood at one of four upcoming American Red Cross blood drives on Wednesday, January 8 and Thursday, January 9, 2025.
“January is National Blood Donor Month, and we at the Red Cross want to express our gratitude to all the generous blood donors for rolling up a sleeve to help save lives. Every blood donation is a gift to a person facing cancer, a newborn baby or an individual going through a sickle cell crisis,” said Julie Brady, regional donor services executive for the Red Cross Indiana Region. “We appreciate WTHR’s continued partnership and support to help ensure blood is available for patients in need,” Brady added.
This time of year, festive activities and busy calendars can disrupt normal routines, leading to a drop in blood donation appointments. Generous blood donors can help ensure blood is available for patients counting on lifesaving transfusions.
“WTHR aims to constantly serve central Indiana. We’re honored to continue this partnership and to help get the word out to donate blood,” said WTHR President & General Manager, Michael Brouder. “We recognize that every donor means Hoosier lives are saved.”
Knock Out The Need blood drive hours and locations:
Cool Creek Nature Center – Auditorium
2000 East 151st Street, Carmel, IN 46033
Wednesday, January 8 | 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 9 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Button Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Showroom
1220 East Boulevard, Kokomo, IN 46902
Wednesday, January 8 | 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 9 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hancock County Fairgrounds – Sheep Barn
620 Apple Street, Greenfield, IN 46140
Wednesday, January 8 | 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 9 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Harmony of Avon Baptist Church
5693 Broyles Road, Avon, IN 46123
Wednesday, January 8 | 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 9 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ivy Tech Community College – Shreve Hall
200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN 47404
Wednesday, January 8 | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 9 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and use sponsor code knockouttheneed.
Those who come to give Jan. 1-26, 2025, will be automatically entered to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. For package experience details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl.
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 chapters: 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.
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