Red Cross: Donation Shortfall May Impact Blood Supply
$10 e-gift card for donors in August
$10 e-gift card for donors in August
DALLAS, Aug. 8, 2023 — The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products. By making an appointment to give blood in August, donors can keep the national blood supply from falling to shortage levels.
Right now, the Red Cross especially needs type O negative, type O positive, type B negative and type A negative blood donors. For those who don’t know their blood type, making a donation is an easy way to find out this important personal health information. The Red Cross will notify new donors of their blood type soon after they give.
The Red Cross needs donors now. Schedule an appointment to give by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
All who come to give throughout the month of August will get a $10 e-gift card to a movie merchant of their choice. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Movie.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 16-31:
Allen
8/18/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Allen at the Event Center, 210 E. Stacy Rd.
Arlington
8/18/2023: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., George W. Hawkes Library, 100 S. Center St.
8/28/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bedford Center YMCA, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr.
Dallas
8/21/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., White Rock Family YMCA, 7112 Gaston Ave.
8/22/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Clubs of Prestonwood, 15909 Preston Rd.
8/25/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Ave.
Desoto
8/26/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Disciple Central Community Church, 901 N. Polk St.
8/29/2023: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Desoto Recreation Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
Fort Worth
8/18/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Medical City Fort Worth, 900 8th Ave.
8/25/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hulen Mall, 4800 S. Hulen St.
Grand Prairie
8/28/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., CrossPoint Church of Christ, 3020 Bardin Rd.
Grapevine
8/22/2023: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Baylor Scott & White - Grapevine, 1650 W. College St.
Lewisville
8/18/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Medical City Lewisville, 475 Elm St.
North Richland Hills
8/23/2023: 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Medical City North Hills, 4401 Booth Calloway Rd.
Plano
8/24/2023: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., EPIC Blood Donation Camp, 4700 14th St.
Southlake
8/16/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Timarron HOA, 1240 Bent Creek Dr.
8/30/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Southridge Lakes HOA, 111 Southridge Lakes Pkwy.
Waxahachie
8/18/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Waxahachie Family YMCA, 100 YMCA Dr.
8/18/2023: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Walmart Supercenter Store 260, 1200 N. Hwy 77
Wylie
8/19/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 400 N. Sanden Blvd.
Blood Donation Centers
One of the easiest ways to give is to schedule an appointment at a blood donation center. There are two Red Cross blood donation centers in the North Texas Region. They are in Irving and Plano.
Irving Blood and Platelet Donation Center
2511 West Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Monday - Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: Closed
Friday - Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Plano Blood and Platelet Donation Center
741 N US-Central Expressway, Suite 1000
Monday - Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: Closed
Friday - Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
How to donate blood
To make an appointment, 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. 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.
Amplify your impact − volunteer!
A stable blood and platelet supply is critical to national preparedness. Additionally, as we approach the beginning of what is expected to be another active hurricane season, the Red Cross urges everyone to get ready now and consider becoming a volunteer to help people affected by the growing number of climate-driven disasters.
Support impacted communities by assisting at Red Cross shelters, using your professional skills as a licensed health care provider or becoming a member of the Red Cross Disaster Action Team. To learn more, 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 visit us on Twitter at @redcross.