ST. LOUIS — The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are needed to keep a strong supply of lifesaving blood products on hospital shelves into the summer.
As summer heat ramps up, so do people’s plans, which could lead to postponed appointments or less opportunities to give ─ an especially troubling scenario at a time where the Red Cross has experienced an alarming drop in scheduled donations in recent weeks. In addition to many end-of-school year activities, travel and school breaks, June 1 marked the beginning of Atlantic hurricane season ─ a reminder that severe weather can also quickly disrupt the ability to donate in affected areas and potentially delay or cancel blood drives.
Take action today. To schedule a blood or platelets donation appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
As a thank-you for those who step up to give, all who come to give June 1-28, 2026, will receive
a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood.org/June for details.
Upcoming River Region blood donation opportunities June 11-28:
Chester
6/11/2026: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, 500 East Opdyke
Red Bud
6/12/2026: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Health Focus, 505 S Main St
Perryville
6/12/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Perryville Elks Lodge, 921 North Perryville Boulevard
Coulterville
6/25/2026: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Coulterville VFW, 511 VFW Street