The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the final days of the year and into 2026. Types O, A negative, and B negative blood donors are especially needed now.
Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from home, blood donations can dip at a crucial time when patients count on care. Bad weather or shifting travel schedules could force donors to cancel or reschedule donation appointments and tighten the blood supply. Make time to give before you go – it’s a simple way to make a lifesaving impact.
Give hope during the holidays and schedule a blood donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Those who come to give Dec. 19, 2025, through Jan. 4, 2026, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. See RedCrossBlood.org/Gifts for details.
As a special thank-you to donors for helping address the need for blood during the critical post-holiday time, those who come to give Jan. 1 to 25, 2026, will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay Area. See RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl for details.
If you’re unable to give blood, consider making a financial donation to support the Red Cross’ lifesaving mission at redcross.org.
Upcoming donation opportunities
Carmel
- Dec. 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hotel Carmichael, 1 Carmichael Square
- Jan. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at IU Health North Hospital, 11700 N. Meridian St.
Fishers
- Dec. 23 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Billericay Park Multi-Purpose Community Building, 12690 Promise Road
Noblesville
- Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Osprey Pointe Pavilion, 19777 Morse Park Lane
- Jan. 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Osprey Pointe Pavilion, 19777 Morse Park Lane