JONESBORO, AR. (Sept. 22, 2025) - As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.
For many, daily routines shift as the seasons change, but blood donations must remain top of mind. Every single donation is key to making sure all patients relying on critical transfusions, including car accident victims, those living with sickle cell disease and those facing cancer, get the care they need.
Fall into donating blood. Make an appointment to give now by visitingRedCrossBlood.org,calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or by usingthe Red Cross Blood Donor App. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma Sept. 22-Oct. 19, 2025, will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card by email. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall for details. Upcoming blood donation opportunities through October 15, 2025:
Clay County Corning
9/23/2025: 10am-3pm, Corning High School, 500 Bobcat Lane
Craighead County
Jonesboro
9/23/2025: 11am-4pm, Arkansas State University, 101 North Caraway, Centennial Ballroom
9/24/2025: 10am-4pm, American Red Cross, 2416 South Madison Street
9/24/2025: 11am-4pm, Arkansas State University, 101 North Caraway, Centennial Ballroom
9/29/2025: 11am-3pm, Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library, 315 W Oak Ave
9/30/2025: 12:30pm-5:30pm, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity House, 910 Robinson St
9/30/2025: 1:30pm-5:30pm, First Baptist Church, 700 Kitchen Street
Greene County Paragould
9/25/2025: 10am-4pm, Paragould Municipal Utilities, 1901 Jones Road
10/8/2025: 12pm-4pm, Unico Bank, 1908 Linwood Dr
Mississippi County
Blytheville
9/24/2025: 9am-1pm, Tenaris Hickman Training Building, 5000 N Co Rd 967
10/8/2025: 10am-2pm, Great River Medical Center, 1520 North Division Street
Wilson
9/25/2025: 11am-3pm, Rivercrest Junior High, 1702 State Hwy 14
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; provides 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.
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