Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region:
Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season. Types O positive, O negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now and in the coming weeks.
December is National Month of Giving, and your Red Cross blood donation can bring hope and healing. Create a new holiday tradition and help spread comfort and support lifesaving care. When the unexpected happens, it’s the blood products already on the shelves that matter.
Redefine the meaning of a gift bag; give something that means something and schedule a blood donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
For a limited time, those who come to give Dec. 8-18, 2025, will receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email. Those who come to give Dec. 19, 2025-Jan. 4, 2026, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. For details on December offers, see RedCrossBlood.org/Gifts. If you’re unable to give, consider making a financial donation to support our lifesaving mission at redcross.org.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Dec. 8-31, 2025:
Bartow
Cartersville
12/30/2025: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Cartersville Civic Ctr., 435 West Main Street
12/30/2025: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Cartersville Civic Ctr., 435 West Main Street
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Floyd
Rome
12/9/2025: 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Westminister Presbyterian Church, 1941 Shorter Ave
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Gordon
Calhoun
12/29/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church Calhoun, 205 East Line Street
Fairmount
12/15/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Fairmount Community Center, 11921 Fairmount Hwy SE
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Polk
Cedartown
12/27/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Church, 100 Evergreen Ln
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.
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.