SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (October 28, 2024) — The American Red Cross is highlighting the ongoing need for blood and platelet donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall. Eligible individuals − especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets are encouraged to make a donation just ahead of the holiday season.

Blood supply momentum must remain steady, as the Red Cross has worked this month to recover blood products uncollected due to recent hurricanes. Any disruption in the ability to collect blood can lead to an impact on routine and lifesaving medical care.

The seasons may change but the need for blood donors stays the same. Give blood or platelets and make a big difference in someone’s life by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. 

In thanks, those who come to give by Oct. 31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.

Those who come to give in early November, Nov. 1-17, will receive 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. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Thanks.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Oct. 28-Nov. 17:

Barry County

Cassville

10/31/2024: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Arvest Bank, 503 Main Street

11/11/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Crowder College, 4020 North Main Street

Monett

11/4/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Springfield Remanufacturing Corporation Monett, 601 14th St

Shell Knob
11/4/2024: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Lakeside Christian Church, 22321 Oak Ridge Drive

Greene County

Springfield

10/28/2024: 10 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B

10/29/2024: 10 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B

11/1/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B

11/2/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B

11/3/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B

11/4/2024: 10 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B

11/5/2024: 10 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B

11/8/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B

11/9/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B

11/10/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B

11/11/2024: 10 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B

11/12/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Missouri State University, 945 East Madison

11/12/2024: 10 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B

11/13/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Missouri State University, 945 East Madison

11/14/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Missouri State University, 945 East Madison

11/15/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B

11/16/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B

11/17/2024: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B

Jasper County

Carthage

10/28/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 2000 Grand

Joplin

11/15/2024: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., VFW Post 534 Auxiliary, 110 East Veterans Way

Webb City

11/11/2024: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Mt. Hope Church of Christ, 2830 Mt Hope Rd

McDonald County

Goodman

11/14/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Splitlog Baptist Church, 3670 Splitlog Road

Newton County

Neosho

11/12/2024: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., St. Canera Catholic Church, 504 S. Washington St.

Vernon County

Nevada

11/5/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Center for the Arts Building, 1000 W. Austin Blvd

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.