For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has
declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors are asked to
act immediately to help save lives.
Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening this season’s emergency blood shortage. All
blood types are needed, but the situation is especially dire for type O blood as the Red Cross is now limiting
distributions of these blood products to hospitals. The supply of type O positive blood has now dropped below a
one-day supply.
Help end this crisis and stabilize the blood supply. Book an appointment to give blood now by using the
Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). As a thank-
you, all who come to give by July 31 will receive a Fandango Movie Ticket by email (up to $15 ticket price and
fees). See RedCrossBlood.org/July.
Additionally, those who come to give Aug. 1-31, 2026, will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email. For details,
visit RedCrossBlood.org/August.
Patients can’t wait
Despite thousands of people who have stepped up to help end the emergency blood shortage since it was
declared earlier this month, donations are still not keeping pace with hospital demand, and the situation has
escalated. Extreme heat, poor air quality and widespread foodborne illnesses continue to contribute to lower
donor turnout this summer.
“This summer has brought a number of unique challenges that have placed additional strain on our blood supply,
creating growing concerns for hospitals and the patients who rely on lifesaving transfusions,” said Paul Sullivan,
senior vice president of donor services for the Red Cross. “If just three more donors gave at each blood drive this
summer, we could help the blood supply rebound and ensure hospitals have the blood products they need
throughout the remainder of the season.”
Upcoming blood donation opportunities July 27-Aug. 15:
WI
Clark
Greenwood
8/6/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., K & S Logistics, 111 East Miller
Loyal
7/28/2026: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., American Legion Hall, 302 N Union St
Neillsville
8/17/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., American Legion Post 73, 6 Boon Blvd, PO Box 204
Owen
8/4/2026: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center, W4266 State Road 29
2026-APL-0531
Thorp
8/25/2026: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thorp Fire & Ambulance District Station, 101 S Wilson St
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Jackson
Black River Falls
8/26/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Comfort Inn & Suites, W10170 Hwy 54 E
8/27/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lunda Community Center, 405 State Hwy 54
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La Crosse
Holmen
8/6/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Holmen Community Library, 121 Legion St. W. Holmen
La Crosse
7/27/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
7/28/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
7/29/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran School, 803 St. Paul Street
7/29/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
7/31/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/1/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/3/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/4/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/5/2026: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse State Office Building, 3550 Mormon Coulee Rd
8/5/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/7/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/8/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/10/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/11/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Olivet Beacon of Light Lutheran Church, 2100 Bainbridge St
8/11/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/12/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/14/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/15/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/17/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/18/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Moose Lodge, 1932 Ward Avenue
8/18/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/19/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/21/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/21/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Valley View Mall, 3800 WI-16
8/22/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/24/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/25/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., St Joseph Workman Cathedral, 530 Main St.
8/25/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/26/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
8/28/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
Onalaska
7/28/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Journey Lutheran Church, Journey Lutheran Church, 2703 Sand lake Coulee
Rd.
8/6/2026: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints In Onalaska, Church of Latter Day
Saints, 701 Well St.
8/10/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, 1201 Main St.
8/14/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Rd
2026-APL-0531
West Salem
7/30/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 625 W Franklin Street
8/5/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., West Salem High School, 490 N Mark St
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Monroe
Sparta
7/29/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and School, 419 Jefferson Ave
8/12/2026: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Barney Community Center, 1000 E Montgomery Street
8/18/2026: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Fort McCoy Bldg 50, 51 S O St
Tomah
8/4/2026: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 202 E Juneau St
8/20/2026: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Masonic Temple, 520 E Saratoga St
Wilton
8/1/2026: 7 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Wilton Community Center, 400 East Street
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Vernon
Hillsboro
8/11/2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro High School, 777 School Rd.
La Farge
8/28/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., La Farge Community Center, 202 North State Street
Stoddard
7/27/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., St Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, 303 N Main Street
Viroqua
8/17/2026: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Church of Christ, 825 Nelson Pkwy
Westby
8/24/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Westby Coon Prairie Church, 500 S Main Street
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.