The American Red Cross continues to have an urgent need for blood donors of all blood types to give before the Labor Day holiday, even after many more donors stepped up to give following an urgent call issued in late July. Donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially needed.
Blood donations often decline during the summer months, particularly around summer holidays. With school starting back up and summer activities coming to an end, there is still time for eligible donors to make a difference in the lives of patients this summer.
To encourage donations over the Labor Day holiday weekend, all donors who come out to donate blood August 30 through September 1, will receive a Red Cross mason jar tumbler, while supplies last.
To learn more and make an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Arkansas County
Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lennox Industries, 512 W Lennox Road in Stuttgart
Clark County
Aug. 18 from 12 – 6 p.m. at Clark County Sheriff’s Department, 406 S. 5th St. in Arkadelphia
Cleburne County
Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arkansas State University, 101 River Crest Drive in Heber Springs
Conway County
Aug. 25 from 1 – 5 p.m. at Walmart, 1621 B. Business 9 in Morrilton
Desha County
Aug. 21 from 2 – 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 207 N. 3rd McGehee
Faulkner County
Aug. 17 from 12 – 5 p.m. at Robinson and Center Church of Christ, 1505 Robinson in Conway
Aug. 26 from 3 – 7 p.m. at Greenbrier First United Methodist Church, #2 Tyler St. in Greenbrier
Aug. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mt. Vernon-Enola High School, 38 Garland Springs Road in Mount Vernon
Garland County
Aug. 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Lots #1143, 207 Airport Road in Hot Springs
Grant County
Aug. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Poyen High School, 111 N. School St. in Poyen
Jefferson County
Aug. 18 from 1 – 5 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1610 W. 42nd St. in Pine Bluff
Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Family Church, 2500 Hwy. 104 in Pine Bluff
Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Simmons First National Bank, 501 Main St. in Pine Bluff
Aug. 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Arkansas State Highway & Transportation Department, 4900 Hwy. 65 S. in Pine Bluff
Lee County
Aug. 21 from 2 – 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 47 W. Main St. in Marianna
Lincoln County
Aug. 18 from 12 – 4 p.m. at Cummins Unit, Hwy. 388 in Grady
Lonoke County
Aug. 29 from 3 – 7 p.m. at Cabot Junior High South, 38 Panther Trail in Cabot
Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Red Oak Healthcare and Rehab, 1010 Barnes St. in Lonoke
Aug. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Gina Cox Center, 501 W. Academy in Lonoke
Pulaski County
Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North Metro Medical Center, 1400 Braden Road in Jacksonville
Aug. 22 from 2 – 6 p.m. at Walmart, 2000 John Harden Drive in Jacksonville
Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Ave. in Little Rock
Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Baptist Health Medical Center, 9601 I-630 Exit 7 in Little Rock
Aug. 20 from 12 – 4 p.m. at McMath, 2100 John Barrow in Little Rock
Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Carlton-Bates Company, 3600 W. 69th St. in Little Rock
Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Healthscope Benefits, 27 Corporate Hill Drive in Little Rock
Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arkansas Specialty Orthopaedics, 600 S. McKinley, Ste. 410 in Little Rock
Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John L McClellan Memorial VA Hospital, 4300 W. 7th St. in Little Rock
Aug. 23 from 12 – 4 p.m. at 7th St. Tattoo, 814 W. 7th in Little Rock
Aug. 27 from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N. Shackleford in Little Rock
Aug. 28 from 2 – 6 p.m. at Little Rock AFB Education Center, 1490 Vandenberg Blvd., Ste. 113 at Little Rock Air Force Base
Aug. 19 from 12 – 5 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 4548 J.F.K. Blvd. in North Little Rock
Aug. 22 from 12 – 5 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 4548 J.F.K. Blvd. in North Little Rock
Aug. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Cedar Heights Baptist Church, 14502 Cedar Heights Road in North Little Rock
Aug. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, 5301 Northshore Drive in North Little Rock
Aug. 26 from 12 – 5 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 4548 J.F.K. Blvd. in North Little Rock
Aug. 29 from 12 – 5 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 4548 J.F.K. Blvd. in North Little Rock
Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kohls, 7600 Warden Road in Sherwood
Saline County
Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 900 W. Cross St. in Benton
Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Arkansas Health Center, 6701 Hwy. 67 in Benton
Van Buren County
Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive in Fairfield Bay
White County
Aug. 19 from 12 – 5 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1120 S. Main St. in Searcy
Aug. 22 from 12 – 5 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1120 S. Main St. in Searcy
Aug. 25 from 12 – 4 p.m. at Arkansas State University, 1800 E. Moore St. in Searcy
Aug. 25 from 1 – 7 p.m. at Hammon Student Center, 900 E. Center in Searcy
Aug. 25 from 1 – 7 p.m. at Hammon Student Center, 900 E. Center in Searcy
Aug. 26 from 12 – 5 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Center, 1120 S. Main St. in Searcy
Aug. 26 from 1 – 7 p.m. at Hammon Student Center, 900 E. Center in Searcy
Aug. 26 from 1 – 7 p.m. at Hammon Student Center, 900 E. Center in Searcy
Aug. 27 from 1 – 7 p.m. at Hammon Student Center, 900 E. Center in Searcy
Aug. 27 from 1 – 7 p.m. at Hammon Student Center, 900 E. Center in Searcy
In addition:
Little Rock Blood Donation Center is open 7 days a week at 401 S. Monroe St.:
Monday from 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday from 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday from 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
OPEN Monday, Sept. 1, Labor Day.
Russellville Blood Donation Center is open 5 days a week at 1003 W. Main:
Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
CLOSED Monday, Sept. 1, Labor Day.
How to donate blood
Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org 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.
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