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
NC
Avery
Banner Elk
4/18/2024: 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Banner Elk Presbyterian Church, 420 College Drive
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Buncombe
Asheville
4/8/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/9/2024: 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/10/2024: 12 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/11/2024: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College Coman Gym, 340 Victoria Road
4/11/2024: 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Univ of NC Asheville – Highsmith Student Center, 1 University Heights
4/12/2024: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/12/2024: 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Univ of NC Asheville – Highsmith Student Center, 1 University Heights
4/13/2024: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/14/2024: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/15/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/16/2024: 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/17/2024: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., MAHEC-Biltmore Campus, 121 Hendersonville Road
4/17/2024: 12 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/19/2024: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/20/2024: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/21/2024: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/22/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/23/2024: 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/23/2024: 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Beverly Hills Baptist Church, 777 Tunnel Road
4/24/2024: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Asheville Fire & Police Department, 100 Court Plaza
4/24/2024: 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Biltmore Park Town Square, Schenck Pwy, Across from The Thristy Monk
4/24/2024: 12 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/26/2024: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/27/2024: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/28/2024: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
Montreat
4/25/2024: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Walk-up Building, 300 Community Center Cir
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Cherokee
Murphy
4/16/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church, 1650 North Carolina 141
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Clay
Hayesville
4/9/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church Hayesville, 989 Highway 64 Business
4/17/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 495 Herbert Hills Drive
4/26/2024: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Free Will Baptist Church, 259 Tusquittee Street
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Haywood
Canton
4/8/2024: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Canton First Baptist Church, 74 Academy St.
4/8/2024: 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., High Street Baptist Church, 73 High St.
Clyde
4/10/2024: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Clyde Volunteer Fire Department, 8531 Carolina Blvd
4/24/2024: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Haywood Regional Medical Center, 75 Leroy George Road
Waynesville
4/11/2024: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., VFW Post 5202, 216 Miller Street
4/22/2024: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge Waynesville, 435 East Marshall Street
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Henderson
Hendersonville
4/15/2024: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Henderson County Offices, 211 1st Avenue East
4/25/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., YMCA Hendersonville, 810 6th Ave. W.
4/27/2024: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Etowah Lions Club, 447 Etowah School Rd
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Jackson
Cashiers
4/19/2024: 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Cashiers Baptist Church, 213 US Hwy 64E
Cullowhee
4/9/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Western Carolina University Hinds Univ Center, Highway 107
4/10/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Western Carolina University Hinds Univ Center, Highway 107
Sylva
4/25/2024: 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 77 Jackson Street
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Macon
Franklin
4/18/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., First Baptist Church Franklin, 69 Iotla Street
Highlands
4/8/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Highlands United Methodist Church, 315 Main St
4/22/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Highlands School, 545 Pierson Dr
Otto
4/25/2024: 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Otto Community Center, 65 Firehouse Rd.
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Madison
Marshall
4/17/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Marshall Library, 1335 N. Main Street
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McDowell
Marion
4/23/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Marion Community Building, 191 North Main Street
4/24/2024: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., YMCA Marion, 348 Grace Corpening Dr
Old Fort
4/16/2024: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Auria, 1506 E Main St
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Polk
Columbus
4/18/2024: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Steps To Hope, 60 Ward Street
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Rutherford
Ellenboro
4/26/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Big Springs Baptist Church, 534 Big Springs Baptist Church Road
Forest City
4/19/2024: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., First Baptist Church – Forest City, 211 West Main Street
Rutherfordton
4/26/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., 2nd Baptist Church, 191 Green Street
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Swain
Cherokee
4/10/2024: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Cherokee Indian Hospital, Hospital Road
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Transylvania
Brevard
4/15/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 Brian Berg Lane
Cedar Mountain
4/13/2024: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Cedar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, 8725 Cascade Lake Road
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Yancey
Burnsville
4/23/2024: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Higgins Methodist Church, 101 N. Main 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
