Keep the spring blood supply strong: give blood or platelets with Red Cross

The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients. Donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to book an appointment in the coming days or weeks ahead.

In addition to the return of outdoor activities and warmer weather, spring vacations can interrupt blood donation patterns. When plans shift away from normal routines, even small disruptions can lead to a quick drop in available blood products.

Spread kindness this spring. 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.

Those who come to give April 13-30, 2026, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Hope for details.

All who come to give May 1-17, 2026, will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email, thanks to our partners at Amazon. See RedCrossBlood.org/Amazon for details.

Upcoming Donation Opportunities

Carmel

• May 11 from noon to 5 p.m. at Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000 E. 151^st
• May 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 11257 Temple Drive

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

• April 29, May 6, 13 from noon to 6:15 p.m. at the Noblesville Blood Donation Center, 14765 Hazel Dell Crossing, Suite 700
• April 30, May 7, 14 from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Noblesville Blood Donation Center
• April 25, 28, May 2, 5, 9, 12, 16 from 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the Noblesville Blood Donation Center

Lapel

• May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ford Street United Methodist Church, 925 Ford St.