INDIANA— This April, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give lifesaving blood as seasonal travel ramps up. The impact of busy spring calendars comes on the heels of an incredibly challenging winter, during which tens of thousands of blood products went uncollected due to weather. With upcoming holiday celebrations and record-breaking spring break travel expected in the coming weeks, donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets.
Blood has a shelf life of only 42 days. Since there is no substitute or way to manufacture blood, volunteer donors are essential to patient care. Spring can disrupt standard giving patterns, but blood needs are constant.
Help hope bloom this spring by booking a time to give blood now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS, or using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
All who come to give in April will be automatically entered to win a $5,000 gift card. There will be three lucky winners. Additionally, those who donate from April 1-13, 2025, will receive a $15 Amazon.com gift card by email. All who donate from April 14 to April 30, 2025, will receive an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last. See RedCrossBlood.org/Hope for details on all three offers.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities April 1-16:
Daviess County
Odon
- 4/15/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Landmark Auction Center, 613 W Elnora St
Plainville
- 4/15/2025: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Canaan Fellowship Church, 8677 N 550 E
Dubois County
Ferdinand
- 4/11/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., YMCA-Ferdinand, 131 E 16th Street
Huntingburg
- 4/9/2025: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Southridge High School, 1110 South Main Street
Jasper
- 4/7/2025: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Ireland Elementary, West South Street
- 4/14/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Moose Lodge 1175, 2507 Newton Street
- 4/16/2025: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Jasper High School, 1600 St Charles St
Gibson County
Princeton
- 4/7/2025: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Salvation Army, 202 S Gibson St
Perry County
Leopold
- 4/8/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Perry Central High School, 18677 Old State Rd 37
Posey County
Mount Vernon
- 4/3/2025: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., CountryMark Pavilion, 6855 Lower New Harmony Rd
Spencer County
Santa Claus
- 4/3/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Santa Claus Christian Church, 351 N Holiday Blvd
Vanderburgh County
Evansville
- 4/1/2025: 12:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 S Stockwell Rd
- 4/1/2025: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., American Red Cross Southwest Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road
- 4/2/2025: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 S Stockwell Rd
- 4/2/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tri-State Athletic Club, 555 Tennis Ln
- 4/4/2025: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Carver Senior Center, 400 SE 8th St
- 4/4/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., River City Eagles Aerie 4023, 1824 W Franklin St
- 4/4/2025: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 S Stockwell Rd
- 4/5/2025: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 S Stockwell Rd
- 4/6/2025: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., First Christian Church Evansville, 2845 Beaumont Dr
- 4/7/2025: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 S Stockwell Rd
- 4/7/2025: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., North High School, 15331 Highway 41 North
- 4/8/2025: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 S Stockwell Rd
- 4/9/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Evansville Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, 801 Court Street
- 4/9/2025: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 S Stockwell Rd
- 4/10/2025: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Old National Bank, 1 Main Street
- 4/11/2025: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 S Stockwell Rd
- 4/11/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Parkview Care Center, 2819 N. St. Joseph Avenue
- 4/12/2025: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 S Stockwell Rd4/13/2025: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., St. Boniface Catholic Church, 2031 West Michigan Street
- 4/14/2025: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 S Stockwell Rd
- 4/15/2025: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 S Stockwell Rd
- 4/16/2025: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 S Stockwell Rd
Warrick County
Newburgh
- 4/4/2025: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Digestive Care Center-Newburgh, 3800 Venetian Wy
- 4/11/2025: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., The Village at Hamilton Pointe, 3800 Eli Pl
- 4/14/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Crossroads Christian Church, 10800 Lincoln Avenue
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, 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 must also 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 Red Cross’s lifesaving mission is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at blood drives. Ambassadors help greet, check in, and thank blood donors to ensure 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, please visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and comforts disaster victims; 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.
