The American Red Cross is calling on people to schedule their blood or platelet donation appointments now to help medical centers stay ready and respond quickly to emergencies. Having blood products immediately available is a key part of summer safety.
With millions of Americans expected to hit the road around Memorial Day and spend time boating, swimming, camping, and enjoying the outdoors, the risk of traumatic accidents rises. Blood and platelets on hospital shelves help meet the demand when people experience critical injuries and massive bleeding. During Trauma Awareness Month, the Red Cross highlights this need by asking donors of all blood types and those giving platelets to give now to support all patients who count on transfusions for care.
Book your time to give lifesaving blood or platelets now. To schedule, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Those who come to give by May 31 will receive an oversized Red Cross beach towel, while supplies last.
All who come to give June 1 to 28 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood.org/June for details.
Upcoming Donation Opportunities
Carmel
- June 1 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Harvest Church, 14550 River Road
Fishers
- April 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sun King Brewing, 9713 District North Drive, Suite 1220
- May 13 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Billericay Park Multi-Purpose Community Building, 12690 Promise Road
- May 15 from 1 to 6 p.m. at IU Health Fishers Medical Office Building, 13100 E. 136th St.
Noblesville
- May 26, 30, June 2, 6 from 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the Noblesville Blood Donation Center
- May 27, June 3 from noon to 6:15 p.m. at the Noblesville Blood Donation Center, 14765 Hazel Dell Crossing, Suite 700
- May 28, June 4 from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Noblesville Blood Donation Center
Zionsville
- June 5 from noon to 5 p.m. at Security Federal Savings Bank, 10880 N. Michigan Road
Elwood
- May 29 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at East Main Street Christian Church, 1801 Main St.
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