The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to give something that means something this holiday season – a lifesaving blood donation.

Blood donations often decline this time of year when donors get busy with holiday festivities and travel. Severe winter weather and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, can also have a serious impact on blood donations, but the need for blood remains steady. On average, the Red Cross must collect 15,000 blood products every day for patients across the country.

Eligible donors with all types are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

 

Upcoming blood donation opportunities

Collin

 

Allen

12/11/2014: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Texas Health Presbyterian of Allen, 1105 Central Expressway North

 

Dallas

12/13/2014: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Manhattan, 18331 Roehampton Dr

 

McKinney

12/8/2014: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., American Red Cross Dallas Chapter McKinney Branch, 1450 Red Bud Blvd

12/12/2014: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Baylor Medical Center at McKinney, 5252 W. University Drive

 

Plano

12/15/2014: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., The Heart Hospital of Plano, 1100 Allied

 

Wylie

12/5/2014: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Wylie High School, 2550 W.FM 544

12/5/2014: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Wylie High School, 2550 W.FM 544

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Dallas

 

Dallas

12/3/2014: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Grace Presbyterian Village, 550 E Ann Arbor

12/6/2014: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Broad Stone Parkway Apartments, 5005 Galleria Drive

12/6/2014: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Sue Ellens, 3014 Throckmorton

12/7/2014: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Marquis on Gaston, 2752 Gaston Ave  7

12/15/2014: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Churchill at Pinnacle Park, 1411 N. Cockrell Hill Rd

 

Garland

12/15/2014: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., Baylor Medical Center at Garland, 2300 Marie Curie

 

Grand Prairie

12/13/2014: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, 2222 West Warrior Trail

 

Richardson

12/3/2014: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., University of Texas at Dallas Activity Center, 800 W. Campbell

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Denton

 

Carrollton

12/13/2014: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Harmony School of Innovation, 1024 West Rosemeade Pkwy

 

Lewisville

12/5/2014: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Winfree Academy Charter School Lewisville Campus, 341 Bennett Lane

 

Sanger

12/12/2014: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Sanger High School, 100 Indian Lane

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Ellis

 

Waxahachie

12/12/2014: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Owens Corning Waxahachie, 3700 North Interstate Hwy 35

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Hill

 

Hillsboro

12/8/2014: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hillsboro HS, 1600 Abbott Ave

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Jack

 

Jacksboro

12/4/2014: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 200 N Knox

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Johnson

 

Burleson

12/15/2014: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Burleson Recreation Center B R I C k, 550 NW Summercrest

Navarro

Corsicana

12/4/2014: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Mildred High School, 5475 S HWY 287

Rockwall

Rockwall
12/6/2014: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lowes Store 0610, 851 N. Steger Town Dr

Tarrant

Arlington

12/14/2014: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Koinonia Christian Church, 2455 SE Green Oaks Blvd.

 

Benbrook

12/6/2014: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Benbrook Community Center YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road

 

Crowley

12/14/2014: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., LifePointe Church, 120 S. Crowley Rd

 

Fort Worth
12/3/2014: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Baylor All Saints Medical Center, 1400 8th Avenue

12/7/2014: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, 1880 Military Parkway, BX/Commissary

 

How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) 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 (16 with parental consent in some states), 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.

 

About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.