The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets
now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood
donors and those giving platelets are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked
through August.
Donors remain critically needed to support the Red Cross delivery of vital blood products, which are in
demand around-the-clock as hospitals work to save lives this summer. When fewer people answer the
call to donate, the blood supply can quickly shrink. Help safeguard necessary care for patients − 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.
In thanks, those who come to give Aug. 1-31, 2024, will get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. See
RedCrossBlood.org/Help for details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 1-15
Barry
8/1/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Jack Henry & Associates, 663 West Highway 60, Monett
8/12/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Freewill Baptist Church, 107 West Sycamore, Monett
Barton
8/12/2024: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1301 East 6th Street Lamar
Benton
8/14/2024: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Countryside Eagles #4286, 29354 State Highway H, Lincoln
Camden
8/6/2024: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Greenview Elks Lodge #2857, 1460 North State Hwy. 7, Camdenton
8/9/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 547 West 54 Highway, Camdenton
8/14/2024: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Old Kinderhook, 54 Club Place, Camdenton
Greene
8/2/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B, Springfield
8/3/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B, Springfield
8/4/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B, Springfield
8/5/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B, Springfield
8/6/2024: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Greene County Sheriff, 5100 W. Division Street, Springfield
8/6/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B, Springfield
8/6/2024: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Turners Rock, 3911 E. Sunshine St., Springfield
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8/6/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Campbell United Methodist Church, 1747 East Republic Road, Springfield
8/7/2024: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., The GLO Center, 518 E Commercial St Greene Springfield
8/9/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B, Springfield
8/10/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B, Springfield
8/11/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B, Springfield
8/12/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B, Springfield
8/13/2024: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B, Springfield
Howell
8/13/2024: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Cedarhurst of West Plains, 1521 US-63, West Plains
8/14/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., West Plains Public Library, 750 West Broadway Street, West Plains
8/12/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Willow Springs United Methodist Church, 311 North Harris Street , Willow
Springs
Jasper
8/2/2024: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Integrity Home Care, 4830 E. 32nd St #1, Joplin
Laclede
8/1/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Lebanon Middle School, 2700 Buzz Pride Drive, Lebanon
Newton
8/2/2024: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Pioneer Baptist Church, 13478 Monark Dr, Neosho
Pulaski
8/13/2024: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Christ?s Mission Church, 22535 State HWY Y, Saint Robert
Taney
8/13/2024: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., New Beginnings Fellowship Church, 151 Elm St, Hollister
Vernon
8/2/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Vernon County Fairgrounds, 1488 E Ashland, Nevada
8/14/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., First Baptist Church, 301 East Highland Avenue, Nevada
8/15/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 301 East Highland Avenue, Nevada
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.
Amplify your impact − volunteer!
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor
ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank blood
donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.
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Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood
products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, visit
redcross.org/volunteertoday.
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; 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.
