UPDATE
As more and more people have become vaccinated and the number of COVID-19 cases are significantly reduced, we have reached an important milestone in the battle against the pandemic. We are so very grateful that our country has reached a point where we can begin to alleviate some of the burdens that COVID-19 has placed on all of us.
The American Red Cross has updated its pandemic safety protocols in alignment with CDC and OSHA guidance. Here's what you need to know:
Fully vaccinated individuals including staff and blood donors will no longer need to wear face masks or socially distance beginning May 21.
Unvaccinated individuals will continue to be required to wear face masks and socially distance.
If your location requires face masks, the Red Cross will adhere to more stringent face mask requirements. Please notify your Red Cross Account Manager at least 72 hours before your next blood drive if face masks will be required by your organization.
In addition, where state and/or local guidance is more stringent than the most recent CDC guidelines, we will follow the more stringent state or local guidelines.
Proof of vaccination will not be a requirement. We trust that our blood donors will provide honest responses it's what our eligibility process is built upon. We will continue to rely on the honesty of our blood donors when it comes to COVID-19 vaccination and face masks.
We remain committed to the safety of our partners, volunteers, donors and staff, following the highest standards of safety and infection control. To help address any questions you may have, please review the Blood Program Leader alert or contact your Red Cross Account Manager.
During this past year, we have worked together to provide help and hope when it's needed most. Your partnership and continued support mean so much to patients and their families we couldn't fulfill our lifesaving mission without you. We're so grateful for all you do!
You Can Be Someone’s Hero!
Join us for our regular Blood Drive event and donate to help others in need.
Who Can You Help By Donating Blood?
Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
Schedule
June 8th - 10am-4pm
October 5th - 10am-4pm
December 7th - 10am-4pm
Entrance is at the Coliseum.
Click the button below to learn more about the American Red Cross Blood Drive.