JONESBORO, AR. (January 6, 2025) - The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves for patients in need.

The start of the new year is one of the most challenging times to collect blood products as the threat of severe winter weather builds and can lead to widespread blood drive cancellations. Additionally, an active cold and flu season may prevent people from keeping donation appointments as they rest and recover from illness. During National Blood Donor Month, the Red Cross celebrates those who generously roll up a sleeve to help save lives and urges those who are feeling well to make and keep donation appointments to help the blood supply stay on track throughout the winter.


Don't sit on the sidelines - kick off 2025 with a blood donation. To book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

For the sixth year, the Red Cross and the National Football League (NFL) are partnering in January for National Blood Donor Month to invite football fans and blood donors to join our lifesaving team and score big for patients in need. As a special thank you to donors for helping address the need for blood during the critical post-holiday time, those who come to give Jan 1-26, 2025 will be automatically entered for a chance to win an exciting Super Bowl LIX giveaway. The trip includes access to day-of in-stadium pre-game activities, tickets to the official Super Bowl Experience, round-trip airfare, three-night hotel accommodations (Feb 7-10, 2025), plus a $1,000 gift card for expenses. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl.


Upcoming blood donation opportunities through January 26, 2025:
 

 


Clay County
Piggott

  • 1/13/2025: 12:30pm-5:30pm, First Methodist Church of Piggott, 188 North 3rd Avenue


Rector

  • 1/13/2025: 1:30pm-5:30pm, Rector Community Center, 740 East 9th Street

Craighead County

Jonesboro
  • 1/8/2025: 12pm-4pm, Ritter Communications, 2400 Ritter Drive
  • 1/9/2025: 11am-3pm, Walnut Street Baptist Church, 1910 Scenic Drive
  • 1/13/2025: 1:30pm-5:30pm, American Red Cross Jonesboro, 2416 South Madison Street
  • 1/15/2025: 2pm-6pm, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 301 E Highland Drive
  • 1/20/2025: 1pm-6pm, Word Baptist Church, 416 Calion St
  • 1/22/2025: 12pm-6pm, Embassy Suites, 223 Red Wolf Blvd
  • 1/23/2025: 12pm-6pm, Embassy Suites, 223 Red Wolf Blvd
  • 1/24/2025: 8am-1pm, Embassy Suites, 223 Red Wolf Blvd

Greene County
Paragould
  • 1/14/2025: 12:30pm-4:30pm, Browns Chapel Baptist Church, 3800 S Rockingchair Road
  • 1/22/2025: 12pm-6pm, Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, 900 West Kingshighway
  • 1/23/2025: 12pm-6pm, Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, 900 West Kingshighway
  • 1/24/2025: 9am-1pm, Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, 900 West Kingshighway

Lawrence County
Walnut Ridge
  • 1/24/2025: 9am-1pm, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 201 South Memorial Drive 

Mississippi County
Blytheville
  • 1/7/2025: 12pm-5pm, Ramey Activity Center, 4404 Memorial Dr
  • 1/22/2025: 12:30pm-5:30pm, Arkansas Northeastern College Wellness Center, 2501 S Division St
Osceola
  • 1/6/2025: 1:30pm, 5pm, First Baptist Church, 215 West Elm

Poinsett County
Harrisburg
  • 1/26/2025: 12:30pm-5:30pm, Harrisburg Community Center, 203 West South

Randolph County
Pocahontas
  • 1/23/2025: 12:30pm-5:30pm, Black River Technical College, 1410 Highway 304 East

 
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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