In September, the American Red Cross stresses the
continuing critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are
asked to give now to keep blood supply levels rising after a summer shortage. Type O blood donors
and those giving platelets are especially needed.
A steady increase in lifesaving blood products is vital to ensuring hospitals stay ready for any situation
this fall. As National Preparedness Month continues, the Red Cross highlights the importance of having a
strong supply of blood products already on hand for disasters and emergencies of all kinds and to meet
the needs of patients every day.
Now is the time to book an appointment and help patients counting on lifesaving transfusions. To
schedule a time to give blood or platelets, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use
the Red Cross Blood Donor App. In thanks, those who come to give Sept. 1-15, 2024, will receive an
exclusive Red Cross raglan T-shirt, while supplies last.
All who come to give Sept. 16-30, 2024, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details, visit
RedCrossBlood.org/Fall.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Sept. 9-30
MO
Barry
Cassville
9/17/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Crowder College Community Building, 4020 North Main Street
9/27/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Cassville United Methodist Church, 601 Gravel St
Monett
9/23/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Drury University Monett Campus, 400 4th Street
Purdy
9/17/2024: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Purdy High School FEMA Building, 201 S. Gabby Gibbons Dr
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Barton
Liberal
2024-APL-0115
2024-APL-2472
9/18/2024: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Liberal High School, 205 N Payne St
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Bates
Rich Hill
9/24/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Rich Hill Christian Church, 300 E Walnut (A Highway)
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Benton
Warsaw
9/23/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 154 W. Washington St.
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Camden
Osage Beach
9/12/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Tri County YMCA of the Ozarks, 950 Airport Road
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Dade
Lockwood
9/26/2024: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., American Legion, 710 Locust
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Greene
Springfield
9/9/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
9/10/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
9/11/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints YSA Ward, 904
South Kimbrough Avenue
9/12/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Baptist Bible College, 628 E Kearney St
9/13/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
9/14/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
9/15/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
9/16/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
9/17/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
9/20/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
9/21/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
9/22/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
9/23/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
9/24/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
9/27/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
9/28/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
9/28/2024: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Washington Avenue Baptist Church, 1722 N. National Ave.
9/29/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
9/30/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
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Henry
Clinton
9/19/2024: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Clinton First Baptist Church Downtown, 209 E Jefferson St
9/20/2024: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Clinton First Baptist Church Downtown, 209 E Jefferson St
9/25/2024: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 297 NW 40 Rd
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Howell
West Plains
9/24/2024: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 503 West Main Street
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Jasper
Joplin
9/19/2024: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Fellowship Baptist Church, 2827 East 32nd Street
9/30/2024: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Kansas City University, 2901 St Johns Boulevard
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Laclede
Lebanon
9/11/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., VFW Post 4107, 1617 Lynn St,
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Lawrence
Monett
9/18/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monett High School, 1 David Sippy Dr
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McDonald
Anderson
9/12/2024: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., McDonald County High School, 100 Mustang Drive
Goodman
9/12/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Splitlog Baptist Church, 3670 Splitlog Road
Pineville
9/16/2024: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Crowder College McDonald County, 194 College Road
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Newton
Neosho
9/16/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Lampo Community Center, 500 East Spring Street
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Ozark
Gainesville
9/25/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., First Christian Church, 301 Disciples Lane
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Pulaski
Dixon
9/12/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., VFW Post 4238, 100 Chestnut St
Fort Leonard Wood
9/13/2024: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Ft Wood Army Community Hospital, 4430 Missouri Avenue
Waynesville
9/17/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Ark Community and Sports Center, 25625 MO-17
9/17/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Ozarks Technical Community College – Waynesville, 600 Gw Ln
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Stone
Reeds Spring
9/25/2024: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 9113 E State
Highway 76
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Taney
Branson
9/20/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Our Lady Of the Lake Catholic Church, 202 Vaughn Drive
In addition to providing lifesaving blood products, the Red Cross mobilizes relief to families affected by
disasters, trains people in lifesaving skills and provides services to active and veteran U.S. military
personnel and their families. Donors can feel good knowing that by supporting the Red Cross, they can
help family and friends in their communities and across the country.
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.
