​Local Blood Drives

JONESBORO, Ark. (Oct 7, 2019) - During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood or platelets to provide hope and healing to patients fighting cancer.

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, and more than 268,000 women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.

Donors of all blood types, especially platelet donors and those with type O blood, are needed to ensure a stable supply for cancer patients and others this fall. Appointments can be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or by enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

As a thank-you, those who come to give blood or platelets during the month of October will automatically be entered for a chance to win one of five $500 gift cards redeemable at hundreds of merchants, courtesy of Tango Card. Terms apply; see rcblood.org/game.

Area blood drives, through 10/31/19:
 
Greene County
Paragould
  • 10/14/19:  12pm-4pm, Community Center, 3404 Linwood Dr
  • 10/15/19:  11am-3pm, Focus Bank, 3005 W Kingshighway

Craighead County
Jonesboro
  • 10/21/19:  2pm-6pm, Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library, 315 W Oak Dr
  • 10/22/19:  1pm-6pm, St Bernards Medical Center, 225 E Jackson
  • 10/23/19:  12pm-6pm, Arkansas State University Armory, 1921 Aggie Rd
  • 10/29/19:  2:30pm-6:30pm, Nice-Pak Products Inc, 1 Nice-Pak Rd
  • 10/30/19:  2:30pm-6:30pm, Nice-Pak Products Inc, 1 Nice-Pak Rd
  • Visit RedCross.org to set up an appointment at the Jonesboro Blood Donation Center or to see their operating hours for walk-ins.

Clay County
Piggott
  • 10/24/19:  9am-2:30pm, Piggott High School, 533 E Main St


Lawrence County
Walnut Ridge
  • 10/15/19:  1pm-5pm, Williams Baptist University, 22 McClellan Dr

Randolph County
Pocahontas
  • 10/29/19:  12pm-4pm, Black River Tech College, 1410 Hwy 304 E
  • 10/30/19:  12pm-4pm, Black River Tech College, 1410 Hwy 304 E

How to donate blood: 
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) 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.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit RedCross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org.