DALLAS, Oct. 8, 2024 — The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to come.

Since making landfall, the storm and its aftermath have led to the cancellation of more than 100 blood drives, causing thousands of blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. For so many people living with urgent medical care needs, blood transfusions are essential, and donations in the Southeast are key to keeping our nationwide network stocked. The Red Cross operates through a national inventory with the ability to move blood wherever and whenever it is needed most.

The time to give blood or platelets is now. Bring hope to those in need by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. As the Red Cross continues to urge people to give blood or platelets now, our teams are also on the ground providing vital relief − like food, water, shelter and support − in communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. If you’re able to help those impacted by disasters big and small across the country, like Helene, please consider making a gift of any amount.

All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma Oct. 1-31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.

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 Oct. 8-31:
Collin County
10/12/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., East Plano Islamic Center, 4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074
10/14/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn - Allen Conference Center, 705 Central Expwy S, Allen, TX 75013
10/19/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 511 Foote Street, McKinney, TX 75069
10/21/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center, 1680 W Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX 75013
10/24/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Medical City Office Building II, 5575 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
10/24/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Granite 190 Center Ltd, 1301 W President George Bush Hwy, Richardson, TX 75080
10/25/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Liberty Recreation Center, 2601 Glencliff Dr, Plano, TX 75075
10/31/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, TX 75013

Dallas County
10/10/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Trammell Crow Center, 2010 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201
10/12/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Potter's House, 6777 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX 75236
10/12/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Xi Phi Chapter at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 2300 Metropolitan Avenue, Dallas, TX 75215
10/14/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr, Dallas, TX 75235
10/15/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Royal Lane Baptist Church, 6707 Royal Ln, Dallas, TX 75230
10/21/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., White Rock Family YMCA, 7112 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75214
10/24/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St Stephen United Methodist Church, 2520 Oates Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150
10/25/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr, Dallas, TX 75235
10/25/2024: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Desoto Recreation Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX 75115
10/28/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr, Dallas, TX 75235

Denton County
10/8/2024: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Wildridge Blood Drive, 3500 Wildridge Blvd, Oak Point, TX 75068
10/11/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Lewisville, 475 Elm Street, Lewisville, TX 75057
10/14/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Nebraska Furniture Mart, 5600 Nebraska Furniture Mart Dr, The Colony, TX
10/15/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Best Western Premier Crown Chase Inn & Suites, 2450 Brinker Rd, Denton, TX 76208
10/21/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Embassy Suites by Hilton Frisco, 7600 John Q Hammons Dr, Frisco, TX 75034
10/24/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Carrollton Regional Medical Center, 4343 N Josey Lane, Carrollton, TX 75010
10/26/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morriss Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028
10/18/2024: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Justin Townhall, 415 N College Ave, Justin, TX 76247

Ellis County
10/9/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Hamilton at Garden Valley, 880 Garden Valley Pkwy, Waxahachie, TX 75165
10/18/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Waxahachie Family YMCA, 100 YMCA Dr, Waxahachie, TX 75165

Hood County
10/9/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Calvary Church of Granbury, 4800 Glen Rose Hwy, Granbury, TX 76048

Hunt County
10/18/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Texas A&M Commerce Rayburn Student Center, 2600 West Neal Street, Commerce, TX 75428

Kaufman County
10/11/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Lowe's, 902 Hwy 80, Forney, TX 75126
10/22/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Chick-fil-A, 900 E Highway 80, Forney, TX 75126

Parker County
10/28/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Weatherford Library, 1014 Charles Street, Weatherford, TX 76086

Tarrant County
10/9/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., McMillan James Equipment Company, 1044 Texan Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051
10/10/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Forest Hill Library, 6962 Forest Hill Drive, Forest Hill, TX 76140
10/10/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Grace Community Church Keller, 3789 Thompson Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76244
10/11/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Ste 100, Fort Worth, TX 76107
10/11/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Azle Lions Club, 412 Commerce Street, Azle, TX 76020
10/15/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Central YMCA, 2200 S Davis Drive, Arlington, TX 76013
10/16/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Parks Mall Donor Coach, 3811 S Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76015
10/18/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Central Market, 1425 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake TX 76092
10/18/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Ste 100, Fort Worth, TX 76107
10/19/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Compass Center, 4201 Pool Rd, Grapevine, TX 76051
10/23/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Northpark YMCA - YMCA of Fort Worth, 9100 N Beach Street, Fort Worth, TX 76244
10/24/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hulen Mall, 4800 S Hulen St, Fort Worth, TX 76132
10/25/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bedford YMCA, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford, TX 76021
10/25/2024: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts, 3901 S Hulen St, Fort Worth, TX 76109
10/25/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Place, Ste 100, Fort Worth, TX 76107
10/26/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5953 Bowman Roberts Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76179
10/26/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 10th Episcopal District WMS - Wesley Chapel, 711 NW 29th St, Fort Worth, TX 76106
10/29/2024: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Benbrook Community Center YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
10/29/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mira Vista Country Club, 6600 Mira Vista Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76132
10/30/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Medical City Fort Worth, 900 8th Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
10/31/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Veritex Bank Building, 860 Airport Fwy, Hurst, TX 76054
10/31/2024: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Family Healthcare Associates, 1300 S. Fielder Rd, Arlington, TX 76013
10/31/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tarleton State Fort Worth, 10850 Texan Rider Dr, Crowley, TX 76036

Wichita County
10/11/2024: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 1809 5th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301

In addition to providing lifesaving blood products, the Red Cross mobilizes relief to families affected by disasters, trains people in lifesaving skills and provides services to active and veteran U.S. military personnel and their families. Donors can feel good knowing that by supporting the Red Cross, they can help family and friends in their communities and across the country.

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.