Emergencies don’t take a holiday. As we head into Memorial Day weekend, the American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood or platelets.
Immediate access to blood products is a key part of summer safety. With millions of Americans expected to travel around Memorial Day and engage in water sports, boating, camping and other outdoor activities, the risk of accidents increases. Though it can be a busy time, making and keeping blood donation appointments remains a critical priority in May during Trauma Awareness Month.
Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are essential right now to meet the needs of hospitals. Volunteer blood donors can be the light in a patient’s recovery, especially accident victims who may require hundreds of blood units through transfusions.
Shine a light on saving lives. Schedule a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.Those who come to give by May 31, 2025, will receive an exclusive Red Cross solar lantern, while supplies last. Plus, all who come to give in May will be automatically entered for a chance to win a U.S. trip of their choice for two. Full details can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/May.
Those who come to give June 1-30, 2025, will get a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email and will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. Terms apply. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/June.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities May 21-June 15
Powell Butte
5/22/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Powell Butte Christian Church, 13720 SW Highway 126
Prineville
5/27/2025: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Bureau of Land Management Prineville, 3050 NE 3rd St
5/29/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 Main St
6/4/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Crook County Library, 175 NW Meadow Lakes Dr
6/6/2025: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Juniper Canyon Baptist Church, 9180 SE Juniper Canyon Rd.
6/10/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Missionary Baptist Church, 1870 Riverland Loop
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Bend
Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110. See RedCrossBlood.org for dates and times.
5/23/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Mountain Air Bend, 20495 Murray Rd
5/23/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Westside Church, 2051 NW Shevlin Park Rd
5/28/2025: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., St Charles Medical Center Bend, 2500 NE Neff Road
6/5/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Cascade Disposal Advanced Systems, 1300 SE Wilson Ave
6/10/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Foundry Church, 60 NW Oregon Ave
6/13/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints Cascade Crest Ward, 2555 NW Shevlin Park Rd
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La Pine
6/2/2025: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Cascade Bible Church, 52410 Pine Dr
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Redmond
5/28/2025: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., VFW 4108 Redmond, 491 SW Veterans Way
6/2/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., NeighborImpact Building C, 2303 S 1st St
6/3/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Desert Song Community Church Redmond, 433 SW 5th St.
6/9/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., St Charles Medical Center-Redmond, 1253 N. Canal Blvd.
6/9/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Highland Baptist Church, 3100 SW Highland Ave
6/11/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Mountain View Fellowship Redmond, 1475 SW 35th St
6/13/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Community Presbyterian Church Redmond, 529 NW 19th St
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Sisters
5/30/2025: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Sisters Community Hall, 301 SE Elm St
6/6/2025: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Sisters Community Hall, 301 SE Elm St
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Madras
5/30/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., COCC-Madras, 1170 E Ashwood Rd
6/4/2025: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, 340 NE Oak Street
Terrebonne
5/27/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Fire & Rescue, 6971 Shad Rd
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.
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 follow us on social media
