Provided by American Red Cross
Ring in the new year by helping save lives! Several local Red Cross blood donation centers will be open special holiday hours to accommodate much-needed donations. Blood drives are also scheduled at community locations throughout the region on New Year’s Eve.
Enter your zip code at RedCrossBlood.org to find a donation appointment near you.
Red Cross blood donation centers open on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. include 10360 Portsmouth Road, Manassas.
Red Cross blood donation centers open on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. include 10360 Portsmouth Road, Manassas, and 4375 Dale Boulevard, Dale City.
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a lifesaving blood transfusion. The need for blood does not take a holiday and donors are needed to ensure that blood is on the shelves for patients in need in the New Year. All blood types are needed, but types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now.
Give hope during the holidays and schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Those who come to give through Jan. 4, 2026, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. See RedCrossBlood.org/Gifts for details.
As a special thank-you to donors for helping address the need for blood during the critical post-holiday time, those who come to give Jan. 1 to 25, 2026, will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay Area. See RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl
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 on social media.
