NASHVILLE – When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O-negative blood donors are especially needed right now.

The power of type O blood

• Type O-negative is the universal blood type and what emergency room personnel reach for when there is no time to determine a patient’s blood type in the most serious situations.

• Type O-positive blood is the most used blood type because it can be transfused to Rh-positive patients of any blood type. 

Medical traumas can quickly deplete hospital blood banks. Once patients are stabilized and their blood type is determined, they will receive a matching blood type, so it’s important donors of all types give now and help save lives by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting, RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

In thanks, all who come to give May 1-19 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Plus, May 1-31, those who come to give will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to the 2023 MLB^® All-Star Game^® in Seattle. The getaway includes two tickets to the 2023 MLB^® All-Star Game^® thanks to the support of Fanatics, round-trip airfare, four-night hotel accommodations, a $750 gift card and more. Additionally, those who come to give May 20-31 will receive an exclusive Red Cross beach towel, while supplies last.

Shelbyville

5/9/2023: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Baptist Shelbyville, 304 East Depot Street

Manchester

5/8/2023: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Manchester Recreation Complex, 328 North Woodland Street

Tullahoma

5/9/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 200 NE Atlantic St

Fayetteville

5/30/2023: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., City of Fayetteville Parks & Recreation, 1203 Winchester Hwy

Lewisburg

5/16/2023: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Church Street Church of Christ, 305 West Church Street

Murfreesboro

5/6/2023: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/7/2023: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/8/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/9/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/11/2023: 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/11/2023: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Trust Point Hospital, 1009 North Thompson Lane

5/12/2023: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/12/2023: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital, 1700 Medical Parkway

5/13/2023: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/14/2023: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/15/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/16/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/17/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., World Outreach Church, 1921 New Salem Highway

5/17/2023: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Murfreesboro Medical Clinic Gateway, 1272 Garrison Drive

5/18/2023: 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/18/2023: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Vanderbilt Children's Urgent Care Murfreesboro, 2102 West Northfield Boulevard

5/19/2023: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/19/2023: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., New Vision Baptist Church, 1750 N. Thompson Lane

5/20/2023: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/21/2023: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/22/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/23/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/23/2023: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., World Outreach Church, 1921 New Salem Highway

5/25/2023: 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/26/2023: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/27/2023: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/28/2023: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/29/2023: 8:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/30/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.

5/31/2023: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Blackman United Methodist Church, 4380 Manson Pike

Rockvale

5/15/2023: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Rockvale Meadows HOA, 2225 Salem Woods Drive

Nolensville

5/11/2023: 1:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Nolensville First United Methodist Church, 7316 Nolensville Road

How to donate blood

To make an appointment, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years old and younger must meet certain height and weight requirements.