The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets in February
to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollected last month. People of all blood
types – especially those with type O negative blood – are encouraged to make and keep their donation
appointments so hospitals can continue to ensure critical care for patients this winter.
Since the beginning of the year, hundreds of blood drives have been canceled and more than 15,000 blood and
platelet donations have gone uncollected due to severe winter weather and wildfires. As February continues, so
does the potential for additional weather systems to disrupt blood drives. Flu and other seasonal illnesses are
spreading, which could also force more people to cancel scheduled donation appointments, compounding the
impact to collecting lifesaving blood products.
Give with your whole heart this month. To book a time to give blood or platelets, use the Red Cross Blood
Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
As a thank-you, all who come to give Jan. 27-Feb. 28, 2025, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.
See RedCrossBlood.org/Flurry for details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Feb. 16-28:
WI
Clark
Loyal
2/24/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., American Legion Hall, 302 N Union St
Neillsville
2/17/2025: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., American Legion Post 73, 6 Boon Blvd, PO Box 204
Thorp
3/4/2025: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thorp Fire & Ambulance District Station, 101 S Wilson St
Jackson
Alma Center
3/5/2025: 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., Lincoln High School, 124 S School St
Black River Falls
2/27/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lunda Community Center, 405 State Hwy 54
Melrose
3/6/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Melrose Mindoro High School, N181 State Hwy 108
La Crosse
Bangor
2/12/2025: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Bangor High School, 700 10th St
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La Crosse
2/10/2025: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
2/11/2025: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
2/12/2025: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
2/14/2025: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
2/15/2025: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
2/17/2025: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
2/18/2025: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
2/19/2025: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., University of WI La Crosse Student Union, 521 East Avenue N
2/19/2025: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
2/20/2025: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., University of WI La Crosse Student Union, 521 East Avenue N
2/21/2025: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
2/21/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Valley View Mall, 3800 State Rd 16
2/22/2025: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
2/24/2025: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
2/25/2025: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
2/26/2025: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
2/28/2025: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
3/1/2025: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
3/3/2025: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
3/4/2025: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Aquinas High School, 315 11th St. S.
3/4/2025: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
3/5/2025: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
3/7/2025: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1431 WI-16
3/7/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Pearl Street Brewery, Pearl Street Brewery, 1401 St. Andrew St.
Onalaska
2/11/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Onalaska High School, 700 Hilltopper Pl
2/21/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., First Free Church, 123 Mason St
2/24/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, 1201 Main St.
2/25/2025: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Onalaska American Legion Post 336, 731 Sand Lake Rd
West Salem
3/3/2025: 8 a.m. – 1:15 p.m., West Salem High School, 490 N Mark St
Monroe
Cashton
2/28/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Cashton Community Center, 811 Main St.
Sparta
2/24/2025: 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Fort McCoy Bldg 50, 51 S O St
Tomah
2/13/2025: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Masonic Temple, Tomah Masonic Temple, 520 East Saratoga St.
Vernon
La Farge
2/17/2025: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., La Farge High School, 301 West Adams
Ontario
2/18/2025: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Brookwood High School, 28861 State Hwy 131
How to donate blood
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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 products
are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply
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