This month, the American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply steady headed into spring.
Some parts of the nation are still clearing snow, but the threat of severe spring weather is already growing. Now is the time to book a blood or platelet donation appointment to help prevent any future disruption to patient care.
Help is needed right now ─ and a simple act of donating blood or platelets can be the lifesaving gift people are counting on. Book a time to give blood or platelets now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
The Red Cross will perform A1C testing on successful blood, platelet, and plasma donations made through March 31 (one result in 2026). Those who come to give blood, platelets, or plasma through March 31 will receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email. Details on both offers can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/March.
Upcoming Donation Opportunities
Carmel
- March 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at IU Health North Hospital, 11700 N. Meridian St.
- March 16 from noon to 5 p.m. at Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st
Fishers
- March 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heartland Church, 14900 126th
Noblesville
- March 12, 19, 26 from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Noblesville Blood Donation Center, 14765 Hazel Dell Crossing, Suite 700
- March 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 from 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the Noblesville Blood Donation Center
- March 18 from noon to 6 p.m. at World Mission Society Church of God, 1700 Cicero Road
- March 18 and 25 from noon to 6:15 p.m. at the Noblesville Blood Donation Center
Fortville
- March 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gateway Fortville Community Church, 125 E. Staat St.