The American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood or platelets now to help protect the blood supply from the ongoing impact of severe winter weather and wildfires. Donors of all blood types – particularly type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed to help save lives this month.
As dangerous snow and ice continue to sweep across the country, and wildfires in Southern California continue to burn and impact air quality, Red Cross blood drive cancellations have grown into the hundreds. Collectively, this has resulted in more than 12,000 uncollected blood and platelet donations in January.
More winter storms are forecast for this week − including in areas of the U.S. that do not typically experience significant snowfall − which could further strain the blood supply. Additionally, hazardous weather conditions have the potential to make it tougher to move vital blood products across the Red Cross network, possibly affecting deliveries to hospitals in some locations. As National Blood Donor Month continues, the time to give is now.
Where it is safe to do so, donors are asked to book a time to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
As a special thank-you to donors for helping address the need for blood during this crucial time, those who come to give through Jan. 26, 2025, will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The trip includes access to day-of in-stadium pre-game activities, tickets to the official Super Bowl Experience, round-trip airfare to New Orleans, three-night hotel accommodations (Feb. 7-10, 2025), plus a $1,000 gift card for expenses. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl.
All who come to give Jan. 27-Feb. 28, 2025, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Flurry for details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Jan. 22-Feb. 15
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Crook
Prineville
1/17/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Missionary Baptist Church, 1870 Riverland Loop
1/24/2025: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Juniper Canyon Baptist Church, 9180 SE Juniper Canyon Rd.
1/28/2025: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Bureau of Land Management Prineville, 3050 NE 3rd St
2/5/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Crook County Library, 175 NW Meadow Lakes Dr
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Deschutes
Bend
Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110 – To see times visit redcrossblood.org
1/17/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Cascades Academy, 19860 Tumalo Reservoir Rd
1/20/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Elks Lodge Bend #1371, 63120 Boyd Acres Road
1/21/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., State & County Offices, 1300 NW Wall Street
1/22/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Central OR Community College Campus Center, 2600 NW College Way
1/23/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center, 2850 Rippling River Court
1/23/2025: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 815 SW Bond St
1/27/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., City of Bend Police Department, 555 NE 15th St
1/27/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Oxford Hotel Bend, 10 NW Minnesota Ave
1/28/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road
2/3/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., RE/MAX Key Properties, 42 NW Greenwood Ave
2/4/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Foundry Church, 60 NW Oregon Ave
2/6/2025: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Central Oregon Assoc of Realtors, 2112 NE 4th Street
2/7/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Mountain Air Bend, 20495 Murray Rd
2/12/2025: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Red Oak Square, 1230 NE 3rd St
2/13/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Edward J. Ray Hall, 1500 SW Chandler Ave.
2/14/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Bend Factory Stores, 61334 S. Highway 97, Suite 180
La Pine
1/20/2025: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Cascade Bible Church, 52410 Pine Dr
Redmond
1/24/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave
1/29/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Grange 812, 707 SW Kalama
1/30/2025: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., LDS – Redmond OR Stake, 450 SW Rimrock
1/31/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Journey Church Redmond, 3732 SW 21st Pl
2/4/2025: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., LDS – Redmond OR Stake, 450 SW Rimrock
2/5/2025: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Mountain View Fellowship Redmond, 1475 SW 35th St
2/12/2025: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Technology Education Center (RTEC), 2324 SE College Loop
Sisters
1/31/2025: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Sisters Community Hall, 301 SE Elm St
2/14/2025: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., BBR Administration Building, 13895 Bishops Cap
Sunriver
2/3/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Community Bible Church, 1 Theater Drive
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Jefferson
Madras
2/10/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, 340 NE Oak Street
Terrebonne
1/22/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Fire & Rescue, 6971 Shad Rd
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Grant
Royal City
1/27/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., LDS – Seminary Bldg, 853 Poarch Road
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 and is the primary blood supplier to 65 hospitals throughout Washington and Oregon; 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 follow us on social media.
