INDIANA — The American Red Cross highlights 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 donate just before the holiday season.
Blood supply momentum must remain steady. 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 impact routine and lifesaving medical care.
The seasons may change, but the need for blood donors will stay 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 using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Those who come to give by Oct. 31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email and be automatically entered 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 to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Thanks.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Oct. 24-Nov. 17:
Lawrence County
- 11/14/2024: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Indiana University Health Bedford, 2900 W. 16th Street in Bedford
Monroe County
- 10/24/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bloomington Community RSMO, 401 North Morton St, in Bloomington
- 10/25/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Indiana University Briscoe Residence Center, 1225 North Fee Lane in Bloomington
- 10/25/2024: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., St Paul Catholic Center, 1413 E 17th St. in Bloomington
- 10/27/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Indiana Memorial Union Building, 900 E. 7th St. in Bloomington
- 10/28/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Indiana Memorial Union Building, 900 E. 7th St. in Bloomington
- 10/31/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bloomington Community RSMO, 401 North Morton St. in Bloomington
- 11/4/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Indiana Memorial Union Building, 900 E. 7th St. in Bloomington
- 11/4/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Lambda Chi Alpha, 1210 E 3rd St. in Bloomington
- 11/6/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Ivy Tech Community College, 200 Daniels Way in Bloomington
- 11/7/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bloomington Community RSMO, 401 North Morton St. in Bloomington
- 11/8/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Ivy Tech Community College, 200 Daniels Way in Bloomington
- 11/11/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Mill, 642 N Madison St. in Bloomington
- 11/16/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Grace Baptist Church – Bloomington, 2320 N Smith Pike in Bloomington
Bartholomew County
- 10/24/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Bartholomew County Library, 536 5th St. in Columbus
- 11/9/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4850 W. Goeller Road in Hope
- 11/15/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Hauser High School, 9423 N. State Rd 9
Boone County
- 10/26/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Boys and Girls Club Of Boone County, 1575 Mulberry St. in Zionsville
Brown County
- 11/8/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Brown County YMCA, 105 Willow St.
Decatur County
10/30/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., YMCA Greensburg, 1 YMCA Way
Delaware County
- 11/5/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Multicultural Center, 1120 N McKinley Ave.
- 11/6/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Whitinger & Company LLC, 1100 W White River Blvd. in Yorktown
- 10/30/2024: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Yorktown High School, 1100 S. Tiger Drive
Hamilton County
- 10/30/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., TVF, Inc, 401 W. Carmel Drive in Carmel
- 11/1/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Upland Brewing – Clay Terrace, 14490 Clay Terrace Blvd. in Carmel
- 11/10/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1484 W Main St. in Carmel
- 10/29/2024: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun King Brewing, 9713 District N. Drive, Suite 1220 in Fishers
- 11/13/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., IU Health Saxony Hospital, 13100 East 136th St. in Fishers
- 11/6/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Harmony Neighborhood, 1414 W 151st St. in Westfield
Hendricks County
- 11/2/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Avon High School, 7575 E County Rd 150 S in Avon
- 11/4/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Harmony of Avon Baptist Church, 5693 Broyles Rd. in Avon
- 11/7/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Washington Township Parks, 435 Whipple Lane in Avon
- 11/15/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Our Shepherd Lutheran Church and School, 9201 E County Rd. 100 N in Avon
- 10/28/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Church At Main, 1500 E Main St. in Brownsburg
- 11/14/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Clayton Liberty Township Public Library, 5199 Iowa St. in Clayton
- 10/31/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., DB Schenker Inc., 2363 Perry Rd. in Plainfield
Henry County
- 10/29/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Shenandoah High School, 7354 W US Hwy 36 in Middleton
- 11/17/2024: 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Middletown Church of the Nazarene, 698 N Fifth St. in Middleton
Johnson County
- 11/11/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Johnson County Public Library, 401 State St. in Franklin
- 11/12/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Napolitan Student Center, 253 s Forsythe St. in Franklin
- 11/11/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Amazon, 1621 Collins Rd. in Greenwood
- 11/12/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Johnson County Library White River Branch, 1664 Library Blvd. in Greenwood
- 11/8/2024: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Johnson County Public Library Clark Pleasant Branch, 350 Clearwater Blvd in Whitelane
Madison County
- 10/31/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Ivy Tech Community College – 60th Street Campus, 815 East 60th Street in Anderson
- 11/11/2024: 9:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Anderson Preparatory Academy, 2200 W 22nd St. in Anderson
- 11/11/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Park Place Church of God, 501 College Drive in Anderson
- 11/15/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Hoosier Park, 4500 Dan Patch Circle in Anderson
- 10/24/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Ford Street United Methodist Church, 925 Ford St. in Lapel
Marion County
- 11/14/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Avenue in Beech Grove
- 10/24/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Riley Hospital, 702 Barnhill Dr. in Indianapolis
- 10/25/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Red Cross, 1510 North Meridian in Indianapolis
- 10/29/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., IU Health Methodist Hospital, 1800 N Capitol in Indianapolis
- 10/31/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Riviera Club, 5640 N Illinois St. in Indianapolis
- 11/5/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Market Tower, 10 West Market St. in Indianapolis
- 11/5/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Fastenal Company Industrial Supply and Solution, 3939 W. 56th Street in Indianapolis
- 11/5/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Red Cross, 1510 North Meridian in Indianapolis
- 11/7/2024: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road in Indianapolis
- 11/12/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Red Cross, 1510 North Meridian in Indianapolis
Shelby County
- 11/13/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Nucor Insulated Panel Group, 1717 McCall Dr. in Shelbyville
Vigo County
10/24/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Vigo County YMCA, 951 Dresser Dr. in Terre Haute
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. In most states, individuals who are 17 years of age (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.
