DALLAS, April 21, 2025 — During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help keep the blood supply stable by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now. Type O blood and platelets are especially needed to ensure hospitals are fully stocked with lifesaving blood products this spring.

The Red Cross depends on thousands of volunteer donors to collect more than 12,000 blood donations and about 3,000 platelet donations every single day. Blood drives and donation centers also depend on the generosity and valuable time of those who make it possible for the Red Cross to help people in need.

As spring travel and activities fill calendars, volunteer blood donations remain essential to critical medical care. Book a time to give blood or platelets now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

All who come to give April 14-30, 2025, will get an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win a $5,000 prize. There will be three winners. See RedCrossBlood.org/Hope.

In May, all who come to give May 1-18, 2025, will get a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Plus, throughout May, those who come to give will be automatically entered to win a U.S. trip of choice for two. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/May.

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 April 21-May 5:

Allen
4/28/2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center, 1680 W Exchange Pkwy
5/1/2025: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Kone, 500 Century Pkwy

Arlington
4/22/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., YMCA North Branch, 1005 Skyline Drive

Corsicana
5/1/2025: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., St. Luke Methodist Church, 2308 Bowie Dr

Dallas
5/2/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Drive
5/4/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Potter's House, 6777 W Kiest Blvd

Denton
4/25/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Medical City Denton-Professional Building, 3537 South Interstate 35 E

Desoto
4/24/2025: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Desoto Recreation Center, 211 E Pleasant Run Road

Fairview
5/3/2025: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 651 E Stacy Rd

Forney
4/23/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The OC, 680 Innovation Blvd
5/3/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8200 FM741

Fort Worth
4/24/2025: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hulen Mall, 4800 S Hulen St
4/25/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Suite 100
4/26/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5953 Bowman Roberts Rd
4/26/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fort Worth, 500 W Bonds Ranch Road
4/30/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Medical City Fort Worth, 900 8th Ave
5/2/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Suite 100

Frisco
4/24/2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Embassy Suites by Hilton Frisco, 7600 John Q Hammons Dr

Grand Prairie
4/29/2025: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Grand Prairie Family YMCA, 4556 S. Carrier Parkway

Mesquite
5/2/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Medical City North Hills, 4375 Booth Calloway Rd, Suite 202

McKinney
4/22/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Springhill Suites McKinney, 2660 S. Central Expressway

Plano
5/2/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Plano, 4001 West 15th Street

Red Oak
4/21/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., First Baptist Church of Red Oak, 320 E Ovilla Rd

Royse City
5/2/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, 300 N Erby Campbell Blvd

Stephenville
4/29/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tarleton State University Thompson Student Center, 1452 W Jones St

Wylie
5/3/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Wylie, 400 N Sanden Blvd

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.