Thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts, all who come to donate April 29-May 31 will get a coupon for a free haircut by email. Plus, those who come to give April 29-May 19 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two and VIP racing experience to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Races at Darlington Raceway Labor Day weekend. Additionally, those who come to give April 29-May 19 will also get a bonus $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.
As May approaches, the American Red Cross reminds eligible donors to keep the blood supply stable by racing to give blood or platelets in the weeks to come. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets– are crucial to keeping shelves fully stocked with blood products throughout the month.
Right now, there’s no letting off the gas when it comes to lifesaving care. With no substitute for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are essential for hospital patients who count on transfusions every single day.
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. Thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts, all who come to donate April 29-May 31 will get a coupon for a free haircut by email. Plus, those who come to give April 29-May 19 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two and VIP racing experience to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Races at Darlington Raceway Labor Day weekend, including entry to the Sport Clips racetrack hospitality tent and a $1,000 gift card. Additionally, those who come to give April 29-May 19 will also get a bonus $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/racetogive for more details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities April 29-May 19:
Avery
Newland
5/7/2024: 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Altamont United Methodist Church, 100 Altamont Church Rd
5/10/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., Linville Land Harbor Recreation Complex, 22 Land Harbor Pkwy
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Buncombe
Asheville
4/29/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
4/30/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Givens Estate Oxford Commons, 400 Wesley Drive
4/30/2024: 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
5/1/2024: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Buncombe County Employees Administration Building, 200 College Street
5/1/2024: 12 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
5/2/2024: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Asheville American Red Cross, 100 Edgewood Road
5/3/2024: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
5/4/2024: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
5/5/2024: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
5/6/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
5/6/2024: 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., West Asheville Baptist Church, 926 Haywood Road
5/7/2024: 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
5/8/2024: 12 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
5/10/2024: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
5/11/2024: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
5/12/2024: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
5/13/2024: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Biscuit Head, 1994 Hendersonville Rd
5/13/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Asheville Blood Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road
Black Mountain
5/9/2024: 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Black Mountain Presbyterian Church, 117 Montreat Road
Enka
5/8/2024: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., Southeastern Container, 1250 Sand Hill Road
Weaverville
5/13/2024: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Weaverville United Methodist Church Fellowship Building, 85 North Main Street
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Cherokee
Andrews
5/13/2024: 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Andrews United Methodist Church, 101 Chestnut Street
Topton
5/9/2024: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Nantahala School, 213 Windingstairs Rd
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Clay
Hayesville
5/1/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Clay Co. Community Services Bldg, 25 Riverside Circle
5/10/2024: 8:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Hayesville High School, 205 Yellow Jacket Dr
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Haywood
Canton
5/6/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Center Pigeon Fire Dept., 2412 Pisgah Drive, Highway 110
5/6/2024: 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., North Hominy Community Center, 2670 Newfound Road
Clyde
5/2/2024: 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Oak Grove Baptist Church, 39 Robinson Rd
Waynesville
5/9/2024: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Lowe’s 0470 Waynesville, 100 Liner Cove Rd
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Henderson
Flat Rock
5/1/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., Kenmure Country Club, 100 Clubhouse Drive
Fletcher
5/2/2024: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Veritas Christian Academy, 17 Cane Creek Rd
Hendersonville
5/7/2024: 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church – Hendersonville, 204 6th Ave. West
Mills River
5/3/2024: 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Mills River United Methodist Church, 137 Old Turnpike Road
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Jackson
Sylva
5/4/2024: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., St Mary’s Catholic Church Sylva, 22 Bartlett Street
5/11/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 77 Jackson Street
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Macon
Franklin
5/3/2024: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors, Inc., 131 Heritage Hollow Drive
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McDowell
Marion
5/2/2024: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Lowe’s 1922 Marion, 480 US Hwy 70
5/8/2024: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., McDowell Tech College, 54 College Drive
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Rutherford
Rutherfordton
5/8/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Rutherford Regional Medical Center, 288 South Ridgecrest Ave.
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Swain
Bryson City
4/30/2024: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., First Citizens Bank, 51 Main St
Cherokee
5/3/2024: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Cherokee Convention Center, 777 Casino Drive
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Transylvania
Brevard
4/29/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 256 E Main St, Brevard,
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.
