INDIANA — As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood to continue strengthening the national blood supply. People of all blood types – especially those with type O blood – are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesaving transfusions.
During Red Cross Month in March, the Red Cross celebrates the volunteers, blood, and platelet donors critical to ensuring that those in need receive relief and care. Help can’t wait – to book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
As a thank-you, all who donate by March 24 will get a $10 e-gift card to a pet supply merchant of choice, plus a chance to win one of five $3,000 gift cards. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Pets for details.
Additionally, the Red Cross is teaming up with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures to celebrate the epic new film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, inviting donors to unite and give blood. When donors share their strength by giving on March 25-April 7, they’ll get an exclusive Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Red Cross t-shirt while supplies last. © 2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., Ltd.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities March 11-31
Daviess
Montgomery
- 3/29/2024: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Zion Amish Mennonite Church, 6233 County Road North 900 East
Odon
- 3/19/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Bethel Mennonite Church, 9335 County Road North 900 East
Dubois
Ferdinand
- 3/18/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., YMCA-Ferdinand, 131 East 16 Street
Jasper
- 3/12/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Hall- Jasper, 1220 N Newton Street
- 3/13/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Jasper Parklands, 800 West15th Street
- 3/21/2024: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Norris, Blessinger & Woebkenberg Orthopaedics, 1900 Saint Charles Street
- 3/26/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, 950 East Church Avenue
Spencer
Chrisney
- 3/27/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Spencer County 4-H Youth and Community Center, 1101 East County Road 800 North
How to donate blood
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, 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 must also 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 before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
Another way to support the Red Cross’s lifesaving mission is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at blood drives. Ambassadors help greet, check-in, and thank blood donors for ensuring a positive donation experience.
Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
