The American Red Cross urges donors to make an
appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the
final days of the year and into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are
especially needed now.
Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from home, blood
and platelet donations can dip at a crucial time when patients count on care. Bad weather or shifting
travel schedules could force donors to cancel or reschedule donation appointments and tighten the blood
supply. Make time to give before you go — it’s a simple way to make a lifesaving impact.
Give hope during the holidays and schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment by using
the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-
733-2767). Those who come to give Dec. 19, 2025-Jan. 4, 2026, will receive an exclusive Red Cross
long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. See RedCrossBlood.org/Gifts for details.
As a special thank-you to donors for helping address the need for blood during the critical post-holiday
time, those who come to give Jan. 1-25, 2026, will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for
two to Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay Area. See RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl for details.
If you’re unable to give blood or platelets, consider making a financial donation to support our lifesaving
mission at redcross.org.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 4, 2026:
WI
Clark
Abbotsford
12/26/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Abbotsford City Hall, 203 N First St
Greenwood
1/22/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., K & S Logistics, 111 East Miller
Owen
12/30/2025: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center, W4266 State Road 29
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Jackson
Black River Falls
1/7/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Comfort Inn & Suites, W10170 Hwy 54 E
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2025-APL-0675
2025-APL-0723
La Crosse
Bangor
1/14/2026: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Bangor High School, 700 10th St
Holmen
1/19/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Holmen Community Center, Holmen Community Ctr., 600 N Holmen Dr.Suite
200
La Crosse
12/22/2025: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
12/23/2025: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
12/24/2025: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
12/26/2025: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
12/26/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Valley View Mall, 3800 State Rd 16
12/27/2025: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
12/29/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 130 Losey Blvd S
12/29/2025: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
12/30/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., American Legion Post 52, 711 6th St S
12/30/2025: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
12/31/2025: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
1/2/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
1/3/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
1/5/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
1/6/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Olivet Beacon of Light Lutheran Church, 2100 Bainbridge St
1/6/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
1/7/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
1/8/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Health Science Consortium, 1300 Badger St
1/8/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Moose Lodge, 1932 Ward Avenue
1/9/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
1/10/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
1/12/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
1/13/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Valley View Mall, 3800 State Rd 16
1/13/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
1/14/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
1/16/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
1/17/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
1/19/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
1/20/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
1/21/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
1/23/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
1/23/2026: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Moose Lodge, 1932 Ward Avenue
Onalaska
12/29/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran, 1201 Main St.
1/9/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Rd
1/12/2026: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Onalaska Armory, 910 Oak Forest Dr
1/22/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Journey Lutheran Church, Journey Lutheran Church, 2703 Sand lake
Coulee Rd.
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Vernon
De Soto
1/5/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., De Soto High School, 615 Main St
2025-APL-0675
2025-APL-0723
Readstown
1/23/2026: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 112 East Center St.
Viroqua
12/22/2025: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Church of Christ, 825 Nelson Pkwy
1/12/2026: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1004 W Broadway St
Westby
1/20/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Westby Coon Prairie Church, 500 S Main Street
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.
Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood
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.
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