Don’t let the blood supply fall, give blood or platelets with Red Cross now

The American Red Cross urges people not to wait to make a lifesaving impact this fall by scheduling a blood or platelet donation appointment in September.

The blood supply remains vulnerable after recovering from critically low levels during a summer blood shortage, and now is the time for donors of all blood types to help patients who count on blood products for care.

Reserve a spot to give now. Visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App to schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment. Those who come to give through Sept. 20 will receive an exclusive Red Cross x Hello Kitty^® plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, while supplies last. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/HelloKitty for details.

Those who come to give Sept. 21 to Oct. 18 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Fall for details. Additionally, all who come to give Sept. 21 to 30 at Red Cross blood donation centers and mention the word “pickleball” to Red Cross staff or volunteers onsite can score a custom Red Cross pickleball paddle and ball (limited quantities available). Visit RedCrossBlood.org/FindADonationCenter for more information.

Leave a lifesaving legacy

Even as the seasons change, the need for blood does not. The mission of the Red Cross Blood Services remains constant and carries on today thanks to the innovation and leadership of Dr. Charles R. Drew.

This year marks the 85th anniversary of Dr. Charles R. Drew’s appointment as the first medical director of the Red Cross Blood Program. To commemorate his lasting contributions, the Red Cross is releasing Iconic Excellence, a short documentary exploring Drew’s life and steadfast influence.

Beginning Sept. 18, the film will be available to stream on the Red Cross YouTube channel. Community members can help carry Drew’s legacy forward by donating blood or platelets, encouraging others to give, or hosting a screening of the documentary to inspire lifesaving action. Learn more and get started at RedCrossBlood.org/IconicExcellence.

Upcoming Donation Opportunities

Carmel

• Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at IU Health North Hospital, 11700 N. Meridian St.

Fishers

• Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heartland Church, 14900 126^th St.
• Sept. 21 from noon to 5 p.m. at Harley-Davidson of Indianapolis, 124000 Reynolds Drive

Noblesville

• Sept. 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 26, 29 from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Noblesville Blood Donation Center, 14765 Hazel Dell Crossing, Suite 700
• Sept. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 from noon to 6:45 p.m. at the Noblesville Blood Donation Center

Anderson

• Sept. 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at Park Place Church of God, 501 College Drive
• Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Anderson University OLT Student Center, 1215 University Blvd.

Pendleton

• Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at American Legion Post 117, 611 W. State St.

Kokomo

• Sept. 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Button Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 1220 East Blvd.