INDIANA – The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood in February to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollected last month. People of all blood types – especially those with type O negative blood – are encouraged to make and keep their donation appointments so hospitals can continue to ensure critical care for patients this winter.
Since the beginning of the year, hundreds of blood drives have been canceled, and more than 16,000 blood donations have gone uncollected due to severe winter weather and wildfires. As February continues, so does the potential for additional weather systems to disrupt blood drives. Flu and other seasonal illnesses are spreading, which could force more people to cancel scheduled donation appointments, compounding the impact of collecting lifesaving blood products.
Give with your whole heart this month. To book a time to give blood, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
As a thank-you, all who come to give Jan. 27-Feb. 28, 2025, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Flurry for details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Feb. 16-28:
Lawrence County
Bedford
2/20/2025: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 2202 M Street
2/26/2025: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Crowder’s Pharmacy, 631 16th St
Mitchell
2/18/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Community Center, 101 Tom Green Drive
Monroe County
Bloomington
2/16/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Indiana Memorial Union Building, 900 E. 7th St.
2/17/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Stonecroft Health Campus, 363 S Fieldstone Blvd
2/19/2025: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 221 E. 6th Street
2/21/2025: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bloomington Board of Realtors Business Center, 320 W 8th St
2/28/2025: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bloomington Community RSMO, 401 North Morton Street
Bartholomew County
Columbus
2/18/2025: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington Street
Decatur County
Greensburg
2/25/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Decatur County Department of Health, 315 S Ireland St
Delaware County
Muncie
2/27/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Mitchell Early Childhood & Family Center, 2809 W. Purdue Avenue
Hamilton County
Carmel
2/26/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., TVF, Inc, 401 W. Carmel Drive
Fishers
2/18/2025: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., IU Health Saxony Hospital, 13100 East 136th Street
2/20/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Billericay Park Multi-Purpose Community Building, 12690 Promise Road
2/25/2025: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun King Brewing, 9713 District N. Drive, Suite 1220
Indianapolis
2/22/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Delta Faucet, 55 E 111th St
2/23/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Delta Faucet, 55 E 111th St
Zionsville
2/28/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Security Federal Savings Bank, 10880 N Michigan Rd
Hancock County
Greenfield
2/17/2025: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St.
Hendricks County
Brownsburg
2/18/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Arbuckle Acres-Bundy Lodge, 7024 Lucas Drive
Clayton
2/24/2025: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Clayton Liberty Township Public Library, 5199 Iowa Street
Jennings County
North Vernon
2/17/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 515 Buckeye Street
Johnson County
Franklin
2/20/2025: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., JCREMC, 750 International Dr
Whiteland
2/27/2025: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Johnson County Public Library Clark Pleasant Branch, 350 Clearwater Blvd
Madison County
Pendleton
2/19/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., American Legion Post 117, 611 W State St
Marion County
Beech Grove
2/27/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Avenue
Indianapolis
2/19/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., School of Nursing, 535 Barnhill
2/24/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Red Cross, 1510 North Meridian
2/24/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Sheraton Indianapolis, 8787 Keystone Crossing
2/26/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Jordan YMCA, 8400 Westfield Blvd
2/27/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., IU Health Methodist Hospital, 1800 N Capitol
Putnam County
Greencastle
2/18/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Putnam County Public Library, 103 East Poplar Street
Vigo County
Terre Haute
2/25/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Memorial United Methodist Church, 2701 Poplar St
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 on 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 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.
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 follow us on social media.
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