Northeast Arkansas Blood Drives
JONESBORO, AR. (November 12, 2024) - It's been 30 years since the iconic show Friends first aired, and this November, the American Red Cross is asking donors to gather their friends and be there for patients by making a blood donation.
Festive activities and busy calendars this time of year can disrupt normal routines, leading to a drop in blood donation appointments. Eligible individuals are encouraged to make donating blood a priority, especially those with type O blood.
To celebrate 30 years of Friends, all who come to give Nov 18-Dec 8 will receive two pairs of custom Friends + Red Cross socks, while supplies last, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. Donors can keep a pair and gift a pair! For more details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Friends.
In the spirit of FRIENDSgiving, donors can give with meaning. Those wishing to help patients make memories this holiday season can book a blood donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Those who come to give in early November, Nov 17, will get a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. (Terms apply. See RedCrossBlood.org/Thanks.)
Upcoming blood donation opportunities through November 30:
Clay County
Rector
- 11/18/2024: 1:30pm-5:30pm, Rector Community Center, 740 East 9th Street
Craighead County
- 11/25/2024: 1:30pm-5:30pm, Church of Christ, 101 Craftsbury Lane
- 11/14/2024: 12pm-5pm, Central Baptist Church, 3707 Harrisburg Road
- 11/19/2024: 9am-1pm, Arkansas State University, 5504 Krueger Dr
- 11/27/2024: 11am-3pm, American Red Cross Jonesboro, 2416 South Madison Street
Paragould
- 11/9/2024: 12:30pm-4:30pm, Browns Chapel Baptist Church, 3800 S Rockingchair Road
Blytheville
- 11/20/2024: 9am-2pm, Gosnell High School, 630 AR-181
Monroe County
- 11/14/2024: 1pm-5pm, First Baptist Church, 215 West Elm
Poinsett County
- 11/26/2024: 12:30pm-5:30pm, Harrisburg Community Center, 203 West South
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 - volunteerAnother 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; provides 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.
