Nashville, TN – During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help protect the blood supply by making and keeping blood or platelet donation appointments in the weeks ahead.
Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to support critical patient care this spring.
The Red Cross depends on thousands of volunteer blood donors to collect about 12,000 blood donations every single day. With no substitute for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are essential in transfusion care. Blood drives and donation centers also depend on the generosity and valuable time of those who make it possible for the Red Cross to help people in need.
Spring into action – book a time to give lifesaving blood or platelets now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1.800.RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Those who come to give April 8th-28th, 2024, will receive a $10.00 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered to win a $7,000 gift card. There will be two lucky winners. See RedCrossBlood.org/Spring for details.
Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities April 8th-28th
Kentucky
Christian County
Fort Campbell
4/11/2024: 10:00am – 4:00pm, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, 650 Joel Drive
4/19/2024: 8:00am – 2:00pm, Fort Campbell High School, 912 Carentan Road
4/26/2024: 11:00am – 4:00pm, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, 650 Joel Drive
Tennessee
Cheatham County
Pleasant View
4/20/2024: 10:00am – 4:00pm, Pleasant View Christian School, 160 Hicks Edgen Road
Dickson County
Charlotte
4/13/2024: 9:00am – 2:00pm, Water Street Church of Christ, 501 Water Street
Dickson
4/22/2024: 12:00pm – 5:00pm, YMCA Dickson, 301 Henslee Drive
Humphreys County
McEwen
4/8/2024: 1:30pm – 5:30pm, McEwen Church of Christ, 9704 Hwy 70 East
Waverly
4/11/2024: 8:30am – 1:30pm, Waverly Central High School, 1327 Highway 70 West
Montgomery County
Clarksville
4/8/2024: 10:30am – 4:30pm, American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street
4/10/2024: 12:30pm – 4:30pm, American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street
4/11/2024: 10:00am – 3:00pm, Morgan University Center, 601 College Street
4/22/2024: 10:30am – 4:30pm, American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street
4/24/2024: 10:30am – 4:30pm, American Red Cross, 1760 Madison 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. For more information and to apply, 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; distributes 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.
