This July, the American Red Cross continues to stress that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to support lifesaving transfusions this summer. Donors of all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets.
Every donation counts in the mission to keep blood products stocked for patients, including those facing life-threatening situations. More than a quarter of all blood products each year are used in critical care and emergency room cases, highlighting the importance of generous blood and platelet donors. Be a force for good. Book a time to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
The Red Cross has teamed up with Universal Pictures for the theatrical release of TWISTERS to help avoid a summer blood shortage. All who come to give blood or platelets July 1-31 will get a Fandango Movie Ticket* by email. Plus, those who come to give by July 14 will also receive a one-of-a-kind TWISTERS and Red Cross umbrella, while supplies last. BONUS: Those who come to give blood in July will also automatically be entered for a chance to win a 2025 Ram 1500 Big Horn®. See RedCrossBlood.org/Twisters for full details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities July 8-31
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Barry
Cassville
7/12/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Cassville United Methodist Church, 601 Gravel St
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Bates
Adrian
7/9/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Optimist Building, 317 South Old 71 Highway
Rich Hill
7/30/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Rich Hill Christian Church, 300 E Walnut (A Highway)
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Benton
Warsaw
7/22/2024: 12 p.m. – 4:15 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 154 W. Washington St.
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Camden
Lake Ozark
7/30/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 755 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Osage Beach
7/11/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Tri County YMCA of the Ozarks, 950 Airport Road
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Christian
Nixa
7/9/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Countryside Christian Church, 3350 West Jackson Road
Ozark
7/23/2024: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Ozark Community Center, 1530 West Jackson
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Dade
Lockwood
7/30/2024: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., American Legion, 710 Locust
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Greene
Springfield
7/8/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
7/9/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
7/11/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Mission Ridge Senior Living, 4349 S Kansas Ave
7/12/2024: 9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
7/13/2024: 9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
7/14/2024: 9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
7/15/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
7/16/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
7/19/2024: 9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
7/20/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
7/20/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sanctuary of Praise, 2245 South Holland Avenue
7/21/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
7/22/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
7/23/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
7/26/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
7/27/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
7/28/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
7/29/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
7/30/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
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Henry
Clinton
7/25/2024: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Clinton First Baptist Church Downtown, 209 E Jefferson St
7/26/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Clinton First Baptist Church Downtown, 209 E Jefferson St
7/30/2024: 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
7/23/2024: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 503 West Main Street
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Jasper
Carthage
7/31/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Butterball LLC, 411 North Main Street
7/31/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Carthage VFW Post 2590, 16759 Inca Rd
Joplin
7/19/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Fletcher Toyota, 2209 South Rangeline Rd
7/23/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Kraft Insurance, 2701 Bird Avenue
Purcell
7/29/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Purcell Baptist Church, 403 Main St
Webb City
7/23/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Col. Travis Hoover Composite Squadron, 5509 Dennis Weaver Dr
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Laclede
Lebanon
7/10/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Lebanon Family YMCA, 500 E Elm St
7/12/2024: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., VFW Post 4107, 1617 Lynn St,
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Lawrence
Aurora
7/16/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Aurora United Methodist Church, 1211 S Carnation Dr
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McDonald
Anderson
7/29/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Baptist Church of Anderson, 1 Friendship Lane
Goodman
7/18/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Splitlog Baptist Church, 3670 Splitlog Road
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Newton
Joplin
7/25/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., First Baptist Church Joplin, 4128 Connecticut Ave
Neosho
7/15/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Lampo Community Center, 500 East Spring Street
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Ozark
Gainesville
7/31/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., First Christian Church, 301 Disciples Lane
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Pulaski
Dixon
7/30/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., VFW Post 4238, 100 Chestnut St
Fort Leonard Wood
7/19/2024: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Ft Wood Army Community Hospital, 4430 Missouri Avenue
Saint Robert
7/16/2024: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Saint Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 367 Old Route 66
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Stone
Kimberling City
7/16/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 5 Hilltop Drive
Reeds Spring
7/24/2024: 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
7/26/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Our Lady Of the Lake Catholic Church, 202 Vaughn Drive
7/31/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Bungalows at Branson Meadows, 5351 Gretna Road
Forsyth
7/12/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Elks Lodge, 12951 US-160
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Vernon
Nevada
7/10/2024: 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 500 S College St
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.
