LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The American Red Cross is urging Southern Nevadans to step up as blood donations nationwide hit a critical four-year summer low, placing severe strain on healthcare facilities entering the final weeks of summer.
Officials say that registering just three additional donors at every scheduled blood drive could help stabilize the national supply. The Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage on July 13 after its national supply plummeted by nearly 25% in a single month, followed by a formal national blood crisis declaration two weeks later.
“Three people may not sound like a lot, but adding three donors to every blood drive across the country could make a real difference in rebuilding the blood supply,” said Rachel Flanigan, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter. “Southern Nevadans have responded throughout this crisis, and we need that support to continue through the final weeks of summer.”
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Because blood cannot be manufactured and has a limited shelf life, hospitals rely entirely on volunteer donors to assist accident victims, cancer patients, and those undergoing complex surgeries.
Incentives for Donors
To encourage turnout, the Red Cross is offering a $20 Amazon gift card via email to anyone who donates blood or platelets between Aug. 1 and Aug. 31, 2026. Additionally, those who donate platelets between Aug. 1 and Aug. 15 will receive a limited-edition Red Cross clear mini backpack, while supplies last.
Donors can schedule an appointment using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, online at Red Cross Blood, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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Upcoming Southern Nevada Blood Drives
Dozens of blood drives are scheduled throughout the Las Vegas Valley, Henderson, and surrounding areas. Below is the upcoming local schedule:
- Monday, Aug. 10
- Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Walmart 5423, 6570 E. Lake Mead Blvd.
- Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Northwest, 8906 W. Deer Springs Way
- Tuesday, Aug. 11
- Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Durango Hills YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Dr.
- Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., John Cutter, 11770 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110
- Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter, 444 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 110
- Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Findlay Honda, 7494 W. Azure Drive
- Wednesday, Aug. 12
- Henderson: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., America First Center in Henderson, 222 S. Water St.
- Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Clark County Fire Station 18, 575 E. Flamingo Rd.
- Thursday, Aug. 13
- Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., ER at S. Las Vegas Blvd., 10770 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
- Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Boulder Station Hotel and Casino, 4111 Boulder Hwy.
- Las Vegas: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter, 444 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 110
- Pahrump: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Valley Electric Association, Inc., 800 State 372
- Friday, Aug. 14
- Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Southern Hills Hospital, 9300 W. Sunset Rd.
- Las Vegas: 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Dr.
- Mesquite: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Jimmie Hughes Campus, 150 N. Yucca, Suite 1
- Saturday, Aug. 15
- Las Vegas: 5–10 p.m., Grand Prix Plaza, 4400 Koval Ln.
- Monday, Aug. 17
- Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Level 25 at Cactus By Picerne, 3663 W. Cactus Ave.
- Las Vegas: 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy.
- Tuesday, Aug. 18
- Henderson: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 43 E. Pacific Ave.
- Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Southern Hills Hospital, 9300 W. Sunset Rd.
- Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP, 6385 S. Rainbow Blvd.
- Las Vegas: 11 a.m.–4 p.m., East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E. Bonanza Rd.
- Las Vegas: Noon–6 p.m., Meadows Mall, 4300 Meadows Lane
- Wednesday, Aug. 19
- Laughlin: 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Clark County Building Department – Laughlin, 101 Civic Way
- North Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., ER at North Las Vegas, 6625 N. 5th St.
- Thursday, Aug. 20
- Henderson: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Whole Foods – Henderson, 100 S. Green Valley Parkway
- Las Vegas: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter, 444 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 110
- Moapa Valley: 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Moapa Valley Library, 350 N. Moapa Valley Blvd.
- Friday, Aug. 21
- Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Las Vegas Nevada Stake, 3400 W. Charleston Blvd.
- Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Park MGM, 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
- Las Vegas: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. N.
- Saturday, Aug. 22
- Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Founders Classical Academy of Las Vegas, 5730 W. Alexander Rd.
- Las Vegas: 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Las Vegas Nevada Lakes Stake, 1801 S. Monte Cristo Way
- Tuesday, Aug. 25
- Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter, 444 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 110
- Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Las Vegas Market ANDMORE @ World Market Center, 475 S. Grand Central Pkwy., Lot B
- Las Vegas: Noon–6 p.m., Dignity Neighborhood Hospitals – Blue Diamond, 4855 Blue Diamond Rd.
- Wednesday, Aug. 26
- Henderson: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., City of Henderson Multigenerational Recreation, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway
- Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Silverton Casino and Lodge, 3333 Blue Diamond Rd.
- Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., UNLV Thomas & Mack Center, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.
- Thursday, Aug. 27
- Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas I-215 Curve, 8470 W. Sunset Rd.
- North Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Sun City Aliante, 7394 N. Aliante Pkwy.
- Pahrump: 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Pahrump Fire & Rescue – Station #1, 300 N. Highway 160
- Friday, Aug. 28
- Las Vegas: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., ER at the Lakes, 3325 S. Fort Apache Rd.
- Las Vegas: Noon–6 p.m., Meadows Mall, 4300 Meadows Lane
- North Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Grace Point Church, 3794 W. Ann Rd.
- Monday, Aug. 31
- Las Vegas: 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Vegas Golden Knights – City National Arena, 1550 S. Pavilion Center Drive
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