In April, the American Red Cross asks people to keep patients top of mind by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. The need for blood doesn’t take a spring break, and acting now can ensure blood is available in the coming weeks at medical centers. Regular donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to make days brighter this spring for those in need.
April is National Volunteer Month, and the Red Cross celebrates the kindness of blood donors and those who volunteer their time. There is no substitute for blood — volunteer donors are essential to patient care. Blood Program Leaders and Blood Donor Ambassadors are the heartbeat of our work at blood donation centers and community blood drives.
Join the celebration of saving lives! Book a time 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 by April 12 will get an exclusive Red Cross x Life is Good® T-shirt, while supplies last. See RedCrossBlood.org/LifeIsGood for details. All who come to give April 13-30 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a choice of merchant. See RedCrossBlood.org/Hope for details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities April 7-30:
Crook
Powell Butte
4/15/2026: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Powell Butte Christian Church, 13720 SW Highway 126
Prineville
4/16/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., St Charles Prineville, 384 SE Combs Flat Road
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Deschutes
Bend
Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110 – Visit RedCrossBlood.org to see times.
4/14/2026: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Cascade Middle School, 19619 Mountaineer Way
4/17/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Break Room Building, 1055 NW Newport Ave
4/20/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bend Golf Club Clubhouse, 61045 Country Club Dr
4/22/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Central OR Community College Campus Center, 2600 NW College Way
4/22/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., St Charles Medical Center Bend, 2500 NE Neff Road
4/23/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Central OR Community College Campus Center, 2600 NW College Way
La Pine
4/21/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., La Pine Middle School, 16360 1st St
Redmond
4/13/2026: 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., St Charles Medical Center-Redmond, 1253 N. Canal Blvd.
4/13/2026: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Grange 812, 707 SW Kalama
4/20/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Redmond Police Department, 111 NW Teak Ave
4/24/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Redmond Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave
Sisters
4/14/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte
Sunriver
4/17/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Three Rivers School, 56900 Enterprise Dr
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Grant
John Day
4/8/2026: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 944 E Main St.
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Jefferson
Culver
4/24/2026: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Culver Christian Church, 501 4th Avenue
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.
