The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop.
In addition to summer fun and holidays, severe summer weather can have a sudden impact on the ability to collect blood and platelets. Scheduling and keeping donation appointments are crucial this month to ensure blood products are constantly available in the weeks to come for all patients, including those in trauma situations that may require several lifesaving transfusions.
All blood types are needed, and donors who don’t know their blood type can learn it after donation. 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.
As a thank-you, all who come to give by July 14, 2025, will receive an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while supplies last. Donors can personalize their one-of-a-kind shades with a blood type sticker that’s included! For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/goodr.
For those who come to give July 15-31, 2025, the Red Cross will say thanks with a Fandango Movie Reward by email. Use it to catch a summer blockbuster on the Red Cross! See RedCrossBlood.org/July.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities July 7-31
Prineville
7/18/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Missionary Baptist Church, 1870 Riverland Loop
Bend
Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110 – Visit RedCrossBlood.org for times.
7/11/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Calvary Chapel Bend, 20225 Cooley Rd.
7/16/2025: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., St Charles Medical Center Bend, 2500 NE Neff Road
7/18/2025: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Break Room Building, 1055 NW Newport Ave
7/29/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., First Interstate Bank, 1100 NW Wall St.
7/30/2025: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., City of Bend Police Department, 555 NE 15th St
7/31/2025: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., US Bank Downtown Bend Branch, 1025 NW Bond St
La Pine
7/28/2025: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Cascade Bible Church, 52410 Pine Dr
Redmond
7/7/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Grange 812, 707 SW Kalama
7/8/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Mountain View Fellowship Redmond, 1475 SW 35th St
7/9/2025: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Redmond Community Church, 237 NW 9th St
7/14/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Highland Baptist Church, 3100 SW Highland Ave
7/25/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Journey Church Redmond, 3732 SW 21st Pl
Sisters
7/15/2025: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., BBR Administration Building, 13895 Bishops Cap
Sunriver
7/7/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Community Bible Church, 1 Theater Drive
7/15/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunriver Christian Fellowship, 18139 Cottonwood Rd
Harney
Burns
7/8/2025: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Harney County Community Center, 484 N Broadway
7/9/2025: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Harney County Community Center, 484 N Broadway
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Jefferson
Madras
7/14/2025: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Juniper Community Church, 976 S Adams Dr
Terrebonne
7/29/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Fire & Rescue, 6971 Shad Rd
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, including serving 65 hospitals in the Pacific Northwest; 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.
