PORTLAND, ME — As May begins, the American Red Cross reminds eligible donors to keep the blood supply stable by racing to give blood or platelets in the weeks to come. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are crucial to keeping shelves fully stocked with blood products throughout the month.

Right now, there’s no letting off the gas when it comes to lifesaving care. With no substitute for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are essential for hospital patients who count on transfusions every single day.

Book a time to give lifesaving blood or platelets now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts, all who come to donate April 29-May 31 will get a coupon for a free haircut by email. Plus, those who come to give April 29-May 19 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two and VIP racing experience to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Races at Darlington Raceway Labor Day weekend, including entry to the Sport Clips racetrack hospitality tent and a $1,000 gift card. Additionally, those who come to give April 29-May 19 will also get a bonus $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/racetogive for more details.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities May 2-May 19

Androscoggin

Lisbon Falls 

5/7/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lisbon High School, 2 Sugg Drive

Cumberland

Brunswick

5/7/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Brunswick High School, 116 Maquoit Road

5/7/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Martins Point Healthcare, 114 Bath Road

Cape Elizabeth

5/16/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Saint Bartholomew Church, 8 Two Lights Rd

Falmouth
5/9/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Holy Martyrs Church, 266 foreside road

5/16/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Episcopal Church of St. Mary, 43 Foreside Rd

Gorham
5/9/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Cressey Road Christian Church, 81 Cressey Road

Portland

5/2/2024: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Deering High School, 370 Stevens Ave.

South Portland

5/13/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Eastpoint Christian Church, 345 Clarks Pond Pkwy

Westbrook
5/10/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge Street

Yarmouth
5/8/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., First Parish Congregational Church, 116 Main Street

5/15/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Saint Bartholomews Episcopal Church, 396 Gilman Road