Upcoming January Blood Drives

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible moving into 2026. 

Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed.

Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from home, blood and platelet donations can dip at a crucial time when patients count on care. Bad weather or shifting travel schedules could force donors to cancel or reschedule donation appointments and tighten the blood supply. Make time to give before you go — it’s a simple way to make a lifesaving impact.

For the seventh year, the Red Cross and the National Football League (NFL) are partnering in January for National Blood Donor Month to urge individuals to kick off 2026 with a blood donation. As a thank-you to donors for helping address the need for blood during the critical post-holiday time, those who come to give Jan. 1-25, 2026, will be automatically entered for a chance to win an exciting Super Bowl LX giveaway.  For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl. 

Schedule a time to give blood by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. 

Upcoming blood drives include:

Jan. 16 - Catholic Parish Center in Clay Center (9 AM to 3 PM)

Jan. 20 - Catholic Church in Minneapolis (12 PM to 5:45 PM)

Jan. 29 - The Branch in Clyde (12 PM to 6 PM)

Jan. 29 - Methodist Church in Courtland (11:30 AM to 5:30 PM)