In May, the American Red Cross asks people to secure their
blood or platelet donation appointment now to help the blood supply stay ahead of building
seasonal pressures. Just one hour of time could help patients celebrate more life with loved ones in the
weeks ahead.
This time of year gets busy fast. Many are gearing up for the end of the school year or making plans for
early summer fun, which can disrupt people’s schedules and cause a drop in donation appointments.
The Red Cross calls on donors of all blood types and those giving platelets to book a time to give now.
By giving in May, donors have the chance to return to give over the summer to maximize their
impact. Lock in your appointment to give blood or platelets now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org,
calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Those who come to give May 1-17, 2026, will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email, thanks to our
partners at Amazon. See RedCrossBlood.org/Amazon for details.
Those who come to give later in the month, May 18-31, 2026, will receive an oversized Red Cross beach
towel, while supplies last.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities May 6-31:
WI
Clark
Loyal
5/27/2026: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., American Legion Hall, 302 N Union St
Owen
5/12/2026: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center, W4266 State Road 29
_______________
Jackson
Alma Center
5/7/2026: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Lincoln High School, 124 S School St
Melrose
5/13/2026: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Melrose Mindoro High School, N181 State Hwy 108
_______________
La Crosse
Bangor
2026-APL-0083
5/6/2026: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Bangor High School, 700 10th St
Holmen
6/2/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Holmen Community Library, 121 Legion St. W. Holmen
La Crosse
5/6/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
5/8/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
5/8/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Valley View Mall, 3800 State Rd 16
5/9/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
5/11/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
5/12/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
5/13/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Moose Lodge, 1932 Ward Avenue
5/13/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
5/15/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
5/16/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
5/18/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
5/19/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
5/20/2026: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Public Library, 800 Main St
5/20/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
5/22/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
5/23/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
5/25/2026: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
5/26/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
5/27/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
5/29/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
5/30/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
6/1/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
6/2/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
6/3/2026: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
6/5/2026: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
Onalaska
5/7/2026: 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.
5/18/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Rd
5/28/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Luther High School, 1501 Wilson
5/28/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Journey Lutheran Church, Journey Lutheran Church, 2703 Sand lake
Coulee Rd.
6/3/2026: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Onalaska Support Center, 2700 Midwest Dr
West Salem
6/1/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 625 W Franklin Street
_______________
Monroe
Cashton
5/22/2026: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Cashton Community Center, 811 Main St.
Sparta
5/19/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Legion, 1116 Angelo Rd
5/26/2026: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Faith Evangelical Free Church, 6644 WI-16
6/4/2026: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Fort McCoy Bldg 50, 51 S O St
2026-APL-0083
Tomah
5/18/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 310 W Elizabeth St
5/26/2026: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 202 E Juneau St
_______________
Vernon
Readstown
5/29/2026: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 112 East Center St.
Stoddard
5/11/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., St Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, 303 N 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.
No responses yet