PORTLAND, ME – Emergencies don’t take a holiday, and the American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood or platelets.

Immediate access to blood products is a key part of summer safety. With millions of Americans expected to travel around Memorial Day and engage in water sports, boating, camping and other outdoor activities, the risk of accidents increases. Though it can be a busy time, making and keeping blood donation appointments remains a critical priority in May during Trauma Awareness Month.

Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are essential right now to meet the needs of hospitals. Volunteer blood donors can be the light in a patient’s recovery, especially accident victims who may require hundreds of blood units through transfusions.

Shine a light on saving lives. Schedule a time to give 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 May 31, 2025, will receive an exclusive Red Cross solar lantern, while supplies last. Plus, all who come to give in May will be automatically entered for a chance to win a U.S. trip of their choice for two. Full details can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/May.

Those who come to give June 1-30, 2025, will get a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email and will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. Terms apply. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/June.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities May-June

Cumberland

Bridgton

6/3/2025: 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, 166 Harrison Road, Route 117

Brunswick

5/30/2025: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., American Legion Post 20, 1 Columbus Drive

6/11/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Elks Lodge, 179 Park Row

Cape Elizabeth

6/12/2025: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Saint Bartholomew Church, 8 Two Lights Rd

Falmouth

6/11/2025: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Lunt Auditorium, 74 Lunt Road

Gorham

6/5/2025: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Cressey Road Christian Church, 81 Cressey Road

New Gloucester

6/11/2025: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Commons, 59 Pineland Drive

Portland

5/29/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., One City Center, City Center

5/30/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine, 1342 Congress St

6/2/2025: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Maine Medical Center – Dana Education Center, 22 Bramhall Street

Scarborough

6/3/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Saint Maximilian Church, 150 Black Point Rd

6/9/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Maine Health Institute for Research, 81 Research Dr

South Portland

6/3/2025: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Road

Standish

6/2/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Gardenside Condo Association, 12 Gardenside Drive

Westbrook

6/13/2025: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge Street

Windham

5/29/2025: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Route 302

Yarmouth

6/6/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., American Legion Post 91, 196 Main St