April 8, 2024 Press Release from the American Red Cross: FORT WAYNE, Ind., April 8, 2024 — During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help protect the blood supply by making and keeping blood or platelet donation appointments in the weeks ahead. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to support critical patient care this spring.
The Red Cross depends on thousands of volunteer blood donors to collect about 12,000 blood donations every single day. With no substitute for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are essential in transfusion care. Blood drives and donation centers also depend on the generosity and valuable time of those who make it possible for the Red Cross to help people in need.
Spring into action – book a time to give lifesaving 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 8-28, 2024, will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered to win a $7,000 gift card. There will be two lucky winners. See RedCrossBlood.org/Spring for details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities April 8-28
IN
Allen
Fort Wayne
4/8/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/8/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Suite 107
4/9/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/9/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Suite 107
4/10/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/11/2024: 11 a.m. - 5:45 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/11/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., University of St. Francis - Hutzell Athletic Center, 2701 Spring Street (Leesburg Road)
4/11/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m., Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Suite 107
4/12/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/12/2024: 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Suite 107
4/12/2024: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Old National Bank, 116 East Berry Street
4/13/2024: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., St. Charles Catholic Church/School, 4910 Trier Rd
4/13/2024: 7 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Suite 107
4/13/2024: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/14/2024: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Suite 107
4/14/2024: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/15/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/15/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Suite 107
4/16/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/16/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Suite 107
4/17/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/17/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Parkview Field Tin Caps, 1301 Ewing St
4/18/2024: 11 a.m. - 5:45 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/18/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m., Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Suite 107
4/19/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/19/2024: 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Suite 107
4/20/2024: 7 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Suite 107
4/20/2024: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/21/2024: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Suite 107
4/21/2024: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/21/2024: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic Church/ School, 4500 Fairfield Ave
4/22/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/22/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Suite 107
4/23/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Indiana Tech, 1600 E. Washington Blvd
4/23/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/23/2024: 1 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Suite 107
4/24/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., L3 Harris, 1919 W Cook Rd
4/24/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/25/2024: 11 a.m. - 5:45 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/26/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/26/2024: 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Suite 107
4/27/2024: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul, 1720 East Wallen Road
4/27/2024: 7 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Suite 107
4/27/2024: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/28/2024: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Suite 107
4/28/2024: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E California Rd
4/28/2024: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., St. Therese Catholic Church, 2304 Lower Huntington Road
Harlan
4/18/2024: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Harlan United Methodist Church, 16434 SR 37
Hancock
Greenfield
4/22/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St.
Putnam
Greencastle
4/18/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Student Union Building, 313 S Locust
OH
Allen
Lima
4/9/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Red Cross Allen County Chapter House Lima, 610 S. Collett Street
4/10/2024: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Lima Central Catholic High School, 720 South Cable Street
4/16/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Red Cross Allen County Chapter House Lima, 610 S. Collett Street
4/23/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Red Cross Allen County Chapter House Lima, 610 S. Collett Street
Auglaize
New Bremen
4/15/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Faith Alliance Church, 6670 New Knoxville Avenue
New Knoxville
4/19/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Church of New Knoxville, 105 St. Marys Street
Saint Marys
4/18/2024: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, 200 St. Clair Street
Waynesfield
4/17/2024: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Waynesfield-Goshen High School, 500 N. Westminster Street
Defiance
Defiance
4/25/2024: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tinora Elementary School, 5751 Domersville Road
4/26/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital, 1200 Ralston Ave
Hicksville
4/18/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Church of Christ, 118 N Main Street
Sherwood
4/9/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fairview High School, 06289 US HWY 127
Mercer
Burkettsville
4/20/2024: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Shelter House Burkettsville, 100 W. Main St.
Celina
4/9/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Spiritual Center-Montezuma Retreat House, 6731 St Rt 219
4/10/2024: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Celina High School, 715 E. Wayne Street
4/10/2024: 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Celina High School, 715 E. Wayne Street
4/11/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Celina Insurance Group, 1 Insurance Square
Fort Recovery
4/22/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Legion, 2490 State Route 49
Van Wert
Van Wert
4/19/2024: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Ohio Health Van Wert Hospital North, 214 Towne Center Blvd
4/25/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lee Kinstle Sales and Service, 650 West Ervin Road
Williams
Bryan
4/11/2024: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus Bryan, 1216 Buffalo Road
4/16/2024: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Community Office Building, 1425 East High Street
Edon
4/17/2024: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Edon Northwest School, 802 West Indiana Street
Montpelier
4/18/2024: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Montpelier Public Library, 216 E Main Street
Pioneer
4/12/2024: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Pioneer Community Center, 100 North Elm Street
West Unity
4/24/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hilltop High School, 1401 W. Jackson Street
How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
Amplify your impact − volunteer!
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.
Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
