Critical call for blood and Platelets: Give with Red Cross now
Blood supply still fragile after blood emergency; donors urged to help save lives this fall
— In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical 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. 1-15, 2024, will receive an exclusive Red Cross raglan T-shirt, while supplies last.
All 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 Sept. 12-30
INDIANA
Bartholomew
Columbus
9/27/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church Columbus, 618 8th Street
Hope
9/30/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hope Moravian Church, 202 Main Street
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Boone
Lebanon
9/13/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1300 E 100 S
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Brown
Nashville
9/13/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Brown County YMCA, 105 Willow Street
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Delaware
Muncie
9/19/2024: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, 2401 W University Ave
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Hamilton
Carmel
9/13/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., IU Health North Hospital, 11700 N Meridian St
Fishers
9/16/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Heartland Church, 14900 126th St
9/19/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Billericay Park Multi-Purpose Community Building, 12690 Promise Road
9/25/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., IU Health Saxony Hospital, 13100 East 136th Street
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Hancock
Greenfield
9/17/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Greenfield Crossing Apartments, 2011 N East Bay Drive
9/23/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St.
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Hendricks
Avon
9/20/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., IU Health West Hospital, 1111 Ronald Reagan Pkwy
9/29/2024: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Avon United Methodist Church, 6850 E US Hwy 36
Brownsburg
9/28/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Brownsburg Public Library, 450 S Jefferson St
Clayton
9/23/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Clayton Liberty Township Public Library, 5199 Iowa Street
Plainfield
9/24/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Duke Energy, 1000 E Main St
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Henry
Middletown
9/15/2024: 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Middletown Church of the Nazarene, 698 N Fifth Street
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Jennings
North Vernon
9/16/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 240 W Poplar
9/26/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Tea Creek Baptist Church, 5280 S. Co Rd 300 W.
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Johnson
Franklin
9/26/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Johnson County Public Library, 401 State Street
Greenwood
9/27/2024: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Ulta Beauty Greenwood Distribution Center, 482 Chaney Ave
Whiteland
9/17/2024: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Johnson County Public Library Clark Pleasant Branch, 350 Clearwater Blvd
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Lawrence
Bedford
9/26/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Crowder’s Pharmacy, 631 16th St
Mitchell
9/24/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Mitchell Church of Christ, 1004 Main Street
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Madison
Anderson
9/17/2024: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Meridian Health Services, 1547 Ohio Ave
9/23/2024: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Anderson Preparatory Academy, 101 W 29th Street
9/26/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Anderson University – OLT Student Center, 1215 University Blvd.
9/30/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Park Place Church of God, 501 College Drive
Pendleton
9/18/2024: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., American Legion Post 117, 611 W State St
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Marion
Indianapolis
9/12/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Indiana University School of Dentistry, 1121 West Michigan Street
9/16/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Sheraton Indianapolis, 8787 Keystone Crossing
9/17/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Red Cross, 1510 North Meridian
9/21/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Abundant Life Church, 7606 East 82nd St.
9/24/2024: 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Arsenal Tech East Gym, 727 N Oriental St
9/25/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Red Cross, 1510 North Meridian
9/30/2024: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Meridian Street UMC, 5500 North Meridian Street
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Monroe
Bloomington
9/14/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Grace Baptist Church – Bloomington, 2320 N Smith Pike
9/20/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bloomington Community RSMO, 401 North Morton Street
9/24/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., School of Education, 201 N. Rose Avenue
9/26/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bloomington Community RSMO, 401 North Morton Street
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Morgan
Martinsville
9/24/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hoosier Harvest Church, 4085 Leonard Rd
Mooresville
9/18/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lowe’s – Mooresville, 851 Bridge St
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Vigo
Terre Haute
9/13/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Union Hospital, 1429 N 6th St
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Wayne
Richmond
9/22/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., First English Lutheran Church, 2727 E Main St.
9/25/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Brickyard Richmond Care Center, 1042 Oak Dr
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.