JONESBORO, AR. (Sept 9, 2024) - In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critcal need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are asked to give now to keep blood supply levels rising after a summer shortage. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed.

A steady increase in lifesaving blood products is vital to ensuring hospitals stay ready for any situation this fall. As National Preparedness Month continues, the Red Cross highlights the importance of having a strong supply of blood products already on hand for disasters and emergencies of all kinds and to meet the needs of patients every day.

Now is the time to book an appointment and help patients counting on lifesaving transfusions. To schedule a time to give blood or platelets, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

In thanks, those who come to give Sept. 16-30, 2024, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities through September 30:
 

 


Clay County

Piggott
  • 9/9/2024: 12:30pm-5:30pm, First Methodist Church of Piggott, 188 North 3rd Avenue
Rector
  • 9/16/2024: 1:30pm-5:30pm, Rector Community Center, 740 East 9th Street

Craighead County

Jonesboro
  • 9/10/2024: 1:30pm-5:30pm, First Baptist Church, 700 Kitchen Street
  • 9/18/2024: 11am-4pm, Arkansas State University, 101 North Caraway, Centennial Ballroom
  • 9/19/2024: 11am-4pm, Arkansas State University, 101 North Caraway, Centennial Ballroom
  • 9/20/2024: 8am-12pm, St. Bernards Medical Center, 225 East Washington
  • 9/25/2024: 11am-3pm, American Red Cross Jonesboro, 2416 South Madison Street
  • 9/27/2024: 12:30pm-5:30pm, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity House, 910 Robinson Street
  • 9/30/2024: 1pm-5pm, Valley View Church of Christ, 4500 Southwest Drive
Lake City
  • 9/11/2024: 9am-2pm, Riverside High School, 2007 Highway 18

Greene County
Paragould
  • 9/10/2024: 1:30pm-5:30pm, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 310 North 2nd Street
  • 9/17/2024: 12:30pm-4:30pm, Browns Chapel Baptist Church, 3800 S Rockingchair Road
  • 9/26/2024: 10am-4pm, Paragould Municipal Utilities, 1901 Jones Road
  • 9/27/2024: 9am-2:30pm, Greene County Tech High School, 4601 Linwood Drive

Randolph County
Maynard
  • 9/27/2024: 10am-2pm, Maynard High Schoo, 74 Campus Dr
Pocahontas
  • 9/18/2024: 10am-2pm, Black River Technical College, 1410 Highway 304 East

Sharp County
Cherokee Village
  • 9/10/2024: 10am-2pm, St. Michael Catholic Church, 49 Tekakwitha
Hardy
  • 9/23/2024: 1pm-5pm, Hardy Civic Center, 301 East Main Street

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; 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.

 

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