INDIANA – As the nation approaches the busy Fourth of July holiday week, the American Red Cross is issuing an urgent call for blood and platelet donations to ensure a robust blood supply through mid-summer. While all blood types are critically needed, donors with Type O blood are especially encouraged to schedule appointments now.
Maintaining a steady supply of blood products is vital for patients facing various medical needs, including those in trauma situations who may require multiple life-saving transfusions. Type O negative blood, known as the “universal donor,” is particularly crucial in emergencies when a patient’s blood type is unknown. Similarly, Type O positive, the most common blood type, is in high demand for a wide range of patients.
“Making and keeping donation appointments now is critical to ensuring blood products are available for all patients, including those in trauma situations that may require several lifesaving transfusions, in the weeks to come,” stated a Red Cross spokesperson.
To encourage donations, the Red Cross has partnered with goodr, a popular sunglasses brand. From July 1 to July 14, 2025, all individuals who come to donate blood or platelets will receive an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while supplies last. These unique shades can be personalized with a blood type sticker, allowing donors to display their contribution proudly. More details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/goodr.
For those who donate by June 30, 2025, an additional incentive is being offered: a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, along with an automatic entry to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. Full details for this promotion can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/June.
Donating blood or platelets is a straightforward process. Appointments can be made by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Indiana and neighboring Kentucky from June 23 to July 14 include:
Indiana Counties:
- Daviess County:
- Cannelburg: July 10, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Berea Mennonite Church, 216 South Main Street
- Dubois County:
- Ferdinand: June 30, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., YMCA-Ferdinand, 131 E 16 Street; July 9, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sisters of St. Benedict, 802 East 10th Street
- Ireland: July 2, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 2829 N 500 W
- Jasper: June 23, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Norris, Blessinger & Woebkenberg Orthopaedics, 1900 Saint Charles Street; June 27, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 556 W. Haysville Road; July 7, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., First Baptist Church of Jasper, 3556 North Portersville Road
- Saint Anthony: July 8, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., St Anthony Community Center, 4665 S Cross St
- Gibson County:
- Owensville: July 1, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Owensville United Methodist Church, 103 South 3rd Street
- Princeton: June 30, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Salvation Army, 202 S Gibson St
- Perry County:
- Tell City: June 26, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Tell City, 8480 Dauby Ln; June 30, 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Ivy Tech – Tell City, 1034 31st St.
- Spencer County:
- Mariah Hill: July 13, 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., Mary Help of Christians Church, 6827 East County Road 1930 North; July 14, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Mary Help of Christians Church, 6827 East County Road 1930 North
- Vanderburgh County (Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 S Stockwell Rd unless otherwise noted):
- June 23: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
- June 24: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., American Red Cross Southwest Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road
- June 25: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Fifth Third Center, 20 NW 3rd St.; 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
- June 27: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.; 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Parkview Care Center, 2819 N. St. Joseph Avenue
- June 28: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
- June 30: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
- July 1: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., American Red Cross Southwest Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road
- July 2: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., American Red Cross Southwest Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road; 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., McCutchanville Fire Department, 9219 Petersburg Rd; 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
- July 3: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., American Red Cross Southwest Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road; 6 a.m. – 11 a.m., American Red Cross Southwest Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road
- July 4: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
- July 5: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
- July 7: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., American Red Cross Southwest Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road; 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
- July 8: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., American Red Cross Southwest Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road
- July 9: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
- July 10: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Department of Veteran Affairs, 6211 E. Waterford Blvd.; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., American Red Cross Southwest Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road
- July 11: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., American Red Cross Southwest Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Old National Bank, 1 Main Street; 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.; 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., University of Southern Indiana University Center, 8600 University Boulevard
- July 12: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
- July 14: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
- Warrick County:
- Boonville: June 30, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Clement Catholic Church / School, 422 East Sycamore Street; July 1, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Post #200, 1021 East Main Street
- Newburgh: July 6, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tri State Hindu Temple, 6044 Vann Rd; July 7, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Crossroads Christian Church, 10800 Lincoln Avenue
Kentucky Counties:
- Henderson County:
- Henderson: June 29, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Holy Name Church, 511 Second Street; June 30, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Ellis Park Racing, 3300 US-41; July 9, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., City Of Henderson – Municipal Service Center, 1449 Corporate Court; July 14, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 100 South Main Street
- Union County:
- Morganfield: June 23, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Ann Catholic Church, 304 Church Street
The Red Cross reminds potential donors that a blood donor card, driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals aged 17 and older (or 16 with parental consent, where allowed by state law), weighing at least 110 pounds, and in generally good health may be eligible to donate. High school students and donors 18 and younger also have specific height and weight requirements.
Donors can expedite their process by using RapidPass® online on the day of their donation to complete pre-donation reading and health history questions. More information is available at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or through the Blood Donor App.
